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Antwerp, Belgium

Hi,

Two weeks already we have sunny but not too hot weather over here.

My question is : in what conditions a pumpkin should be covered against the sun?

I don't think it's needed because the plant gets sun from 8AM-1PM and 4PM-dawn. The really hot hours the plant is in the shade of a tree and can cool off.

But can you tell when it's needed to cover up?

7/26/2014 7:29:36 PM

Muddy Waters

It should be covered all the time.The sun even morning sun will speed ripening

7/26/2014 10:31:08 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Mine get covered from the day they show on the vine, to pollination, all the way to harvest. Only time they get uncovered is for measuring

7/27/2014 11:43:00 AM