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Brighton, Mi.

I covered my pumpkins last night because the temperature dropped down to 48 degrees. It is only supposed to go up to 65 degrees today. Would it be ok to leave the blankets on the pumpkins all day today??

8/12/2004 8:19:35 AM

Western NY

what i have been doing is putting a thick cover on the fruit early evening, when the fruit has warmed up as much as it will from what little warmth there is during the day, then taking the cover off about noon, when i expect the ambient air temperature has gotten warmer than the fruit. i have noticed that it has helped (by a couple pounds per day) as compared to another fruit on the same plant that did not recieve the treatment, and had been doing better before i started doing this.

8/12/2004 8:36:17 AM

Brillion Wisconsin

My pumpkin has been wrapped up in an old comforter for the past 3 days. I leave it on during the cold 60 degree days and the terrible 48 degree nights. I don't think it does a dam thing but it makes me feel a little better.

I know a blanket or two would be welcome to me if I had to sit in the garden all day and night in these temps.

8/12/2004 8:37:32 AM

Brighton, Mi.

Thanks for the posts! I just wanted to be sure i wouldn't damage my pumpkins by keeping them covered up on cold days.
I'll keep them covered until the temps hit 70!

8/12/2004 9:16:29 AM

Vermont Green MTN State

Lucky I only go into work two days a week! The rest of the time I work at home. Guess if I didn't I would have to quit just to take care of my pumpkins!

8/12/2004 9:35:24 AM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

If you really want to keep them warm, I would suggest a
blanket and then a tarp over that...

8/12/2004 10:48:59 AM

Atlanta, Georgia

And I think that whatever cover is used it should keep the pumpkin dry and if not, then I think a calcium solution should at least be applied to it...

8/13/2004 1:19:10 AM

Rhode Island

if you got a real good one going how about using a heating blanket
you want warmth there it is

8/14/2004 6:47:35 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

DillsNewbee,

Consider using the search function on this site!
Questions of that sort have been asked and answered very often...

Enter key words like "blanket", "electric blanket", "covering for warming", etc. in the search field and you will get all info you need.

Here is a link from not too long ago with great info...

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=81854

Martin

8/14/2004 5:03:02 PM