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Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

It is that time of year lets list things that you should never do, or should do.
#1 never use a sprayer that has been used with a Broad Leaf Herbicide, in your pumpkin patch.( Have sprayers well marked)
#2 If it is going to get below 40° at night plan on frost
#3 Only use recommended amount of product a little is good, a lot will kill your plant

4/23/2014 7:08:54 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

#4 spell check before pressing enter :) Succeed

4/23/2014 7:09:58 AM

Bethlehem CT

Aways vent your cold frame during the day, even if it is supposed to be cloudy and rainy all day.

4/23/2014 7:15:05 AM

Muddy Waters

#6 Never use Urea in your patch.
#7 Test your compost.

4/23/2014 7:45:59 AM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Mow the cover crop before tilling in- otherwise it winds all up in the tines causing much swearing.

4/23/2014 8:18:51 AM

Germany

agree with LB (oh, that´s a rhyme), always mow the cover crop (only the cover crop!), that´s the best you can do.


http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=477171

4/23/2014 8:36:39 AM

New England

less is more with seedlings. don't push it

4/23/2014 8:44:02 AM

Corbin, KY

To much Love will kill them!

4/23/2014 9:26:16 AM

Rhode Island

all great suggestions---here is another

8. harden off plants properly before setting out in patch.
the longer they are inside the more they need cooling off at night. same with sun. a few hrs a day at first or they can get as much damage as a cold night.

4/23/2014 9:41:35 AM

Connecticut, USA

If you use fish based fertilizers, make sure neighborhood cats and raccoons cannot get to your seedlings and dig them up looking for the fish.

4/23/2014 9:56:09 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Keep your eye to the sky, Plan around the weather...to make it work for you.

4/23/2014 11:15:31 AM

Queens,NY

Thanks everyone. You helped me out

4/23/2014 11:19:29 AM

San Diego

never keep a knife in your shirt pocket and lean over your pumpkin when it is small! lol yup, the pointy end found it's way in the fruit and stood straight up. :-D Do pull out knife and treat with fungicide, it is ok with a nice scar.

4/23/2014 2:18:48 PM

Home of happy lil plants

Never make friends with 0-0-50.. Right when you do you realize its a convicted rapist.

4/23/2014 2:23:31 PM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Spence: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

4/23/2014 2:56:30 PM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Pumpking: OMG your a poet....I didn't know it! LMAO

4/23/2014 2:58:55 PM

BC, Canada

Good permanent marker labels on your plants.
"Is that my 2009 or my zucchini?"

4/23/2014 3:09:36 PM

Massillon, Ohio

If you put moth balls around the pumpkin, to keep the mice away, don't let any touch the pumpkin. It will eat a hole right through the skin & set you up for a rotten spot!

4/23/2014 3:38:23 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Don't ever use homemade compost that is not ready and filled with disease.

Good one Nana!

4/23/2014 4:13:03 PM

Johnston, Iowa

Make sure you slide the mill fabric under the pumpkin only after it gets too big to easily lift, LOL

4/23/2014 5:07:43 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

No matter what Iceman sayZ, he cant grow $$heet...but he can dance....

4/23/2014 5:23:16 PM

North Smithfield, RI

Don't mulch with grass clippings .

4/23/2014 5:37:52 PM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Just because your hungry all the time, does NOT mean your pumpkin is!!

4/23/2014 5:58:25 PM

churchville, ny

As soon as you put them in the ground, keep you eyes open for cucumber beetles since they can destroy a plant in 1 day and they can also carry mosaic virus.

4/23/2014 7:25:44 PM

Princeville, IL

When putting the shelter over the pumpkin make sure you do not cut the main with one of the legs. ouch

4/23/2014 7:34:38 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

If your hid by your pumpkin plant while pulling weeds& a buck starts stomping & snorting don't start stomping& sorting back.

4/23/2014 8:25:13 PM

Weedville,pa

Carefully inspect your stems every day, both visually and by feeling for soft spots.

4/23/2014 8:29:50 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

When it comes to poultry manure just say no.

4/23/2014 9:30:33 PM

Connecticut, USA

Be sure and anchor your hoop house down so a strong wind does not blow it into your plant.

4/23/2014 9:48:25 PM

Home of happy lil plants

ken D .....I experienced that 2 times this year....finally got it right the 3rd time... makes a bigggggg kite

4/23/2014 10:24:06 PM

Glosta

if you want to succeed dont grow in my patch

4/24/2014 12:52:19 AM

Minnesota

Careful moving your main vine, or it will "snap".

4/24/2014 2:06:36 AM

Williamsburg,KY

If you use a canopy over your pumpkin, make sure it covers it completely and rain wont splash water and soil on the fruit. Lesson learned.

4/24/2014 7:35:53 AM

Rhode Island

after placing seedlings in patch ---- place a plastic ring around the new seedling to prevent cut worm damage. ( a three inch piece cut from the top of a one gallon cheap thin plastic greenhouse pot will do)

4/24/2014 6:03:51 PM

aurora, IL

Do not let your pumpkin seedlings get to close to grow lights or the leaves will wrinkle and turn yellowish on the edges.

4/24/2014 8:23:31 PM

Deerfield, Michigan

Don't forget to turn your water off and never try and set up tripod by yourself.

4/24/2014 9:23:48 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Don't forget to have a enjoyable season.. it's only a pumpkin..one good year doesn't make you a genius .. so no stress while trying your best..

4/25/2014 12:05:40 AM

Rhode Island

dont forget to pee in the mulch pile.

4/25/2014 4:26:30 PM

Concord, CA.

Hey So.Cal. grower & Don Young,
Do you suppose that Wallace pee is the secret ingredient in Patchmaster's Go-Go juice?

4/25/2014 6:01:41 PM

go go juice pap and ron told me about was fresh brunette milk
i think patchmaster uses blonde go go juice

4/25/2014 6:20:39 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Let the plants be plants. Don't overdo things or push to much it's a long season.

4/25/2014 11:09:21 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Go Go Juice,,,,,,,,,

Yup,,,, the season is starting:)

4/25/2014 11:33:26 PM

Goodwood, Ontario, Canada

My nemesis is the wind so always install your wind breaks and pin down vines even if they're forecasting 100 days of calm.

4/26/2014 6:16:04 AM

Nottingham, UK

If you carry a bucket filled with canes around the patch for vine burying, make sure you don't stand it near the vines so it can fall over and snap your main vine off (at the pollinated flower ouch!)

4/26/2014 7:06:59 AM

Nottingham, UK

Don't be impulsive, listen to advice! (aimed at myself)

4/26/2014 7:08:18 AM

Salem, Ohio USA

never ever quit!

4/26/2014 3:33:50 PM

aurora, IL

Never use 3mil clear plastic to cover over your hot houses using thick wooden stakes in open area that getting a lot of wind, the plastic will rip!! :(

4/27/2014 9:45:18 AM