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western Kentucky

Where I am fron we have a lot of trouble with extreme temperatures. It is not uncommon for it to reach 98F with a heat index of 115F. What should I use to cool off my pumpkins misters or partial shade? Oh by the way I live in Kentucky and it is a little farther south than Canada.

5/26/2001 12:48:26 AM

western Kentucky

oh I have one more thing to add in the summer months we have long dry spells so if I used misters the air might be dry enough to keep mold or fungus or whatever from growing.

PS. I have no idea what I am talking about this will be the first year that I have really tried to grow a giant pumpkin, and any comments or tips would be more than welcomed. THANKS

5/26/2001 1:16:07 AM

Kentucky - USA

Hi Bob, I'm glad to see another grower from Ky on here. I just used sprinklers twice a day last year and didnt have any trouble with mold or fungus.You may want to spray with a fungicide a few times to be safe. Good Luck

Tim

5/26/2001 12:24:55 PM

western Kentucky

thanks Tim I am glad to know someone else in Kentucky wants to grow a giant pumpkin, I thought EVERYONE here thought that I was crazy.

5/26/2001 8:31:21 PM

South Hill, Virginia

Bob,

There is an article in the How-To section of this site about misting systems that I used to set up mine. I'm preparing for those 100 degree days we get in July and August.

5/28/2001 11:49:33 AM