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NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

I didn't think of this until just now, what should I put between our pumpkin and the ground while it is growing? What does everyone use? Much appreciated.

7/18/2004 4:09:22 PM

flat sheets of styrofoam. i cut them into 1 or 2 foot squares and add more as the pumpkin grows.

7/18/2004 5:43:12 PM

Ohio

I use sand, the kind that goes in a kids sandbox, I get it at toys-r-us, a 50 pound bag is under 3 bucks. Its really light and fluffy with no rocks in it.

7/18/2004 6:56:58 PM

Ri

went to the local lumberyard and bought a broken piece of an 8'x4' [styro.] sheet. builders do not want a sheet with a ding out of the end and i was able to get the sheet for 4 bucks less peter

7/18/2004 8:02:21 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

If you use the foam and have lots of rodents like I do. Place aluminum window screen between the ground and the foam. Better yet try to get your hands on some paper mill screen.

7/18/2004 8:39:54 PM

NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

Thanks everyone. It was just something that never crossed my mind but is important. Good luck to everyone.

7/19/2004 8:19:38 AM

red bluff, california, usa

I use old sheetrock (gypsum bd). by the end of the season it starts to break down & you just rototill (sp?)it in for next year

7/20/2004 3:16:31 PM