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junction city ks

still dont have any large ones. one has grown from golfball to softball in 3 days,also has been over 105 heat index for 6 days. is this to hot for good growth? when is end of golden time for central kansas? i looked back to last year and already had some basketball size, hope there is still lots of time. thanks for any advice.

7/13/2000 11:08:08 AM

Midway City, California

HI Only thing I can suggest is that you set up a misting system to keep the pumpkins cool during the heat of the day.
Just a hose with a fine mist coming from the nozzle will work. Spray it into the air to cool down the air above the plants and not directly on the plants

Water = John

7/13/2000 2:22:52 PM

Connecticut, USA

That kind of heat is not good for growth. The plant is under stress and just trying to stay alive. I think Water is right with the misting idea. Create a micro-climate around your plant.

7/13/2000 3:19:45 PM