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Connecticut

When is the right time to start shading the vine tip?Thanks.

5/28/2016 1:34:14 PM

Ireland

Before it gets burnt by the sun

5/28/2016 3:09:18 PM

Upa Creek, MO

You should shade the main vine tip at all times. For me that is simply moving a chair forward 8-12 inches a day.

5/28/2016 4:54:24 PM

Hanson Ma

Curious about this. I have never had a tip get burned. when does this become a problem? Is it more a southern thing because of more and maybe hotter sun. I have covered the pumpkin and could tell what parts got sun during the day and what didn't.

5/28/2016 8:45:16 PM

Ukiah, Mendocino county, California

Also curious about this tell us more....

5/29/2016 11:53:10 AM

Upa Creek, MO

I am not in the south (southern Midwest- Missouri), but have had vine tips burn out when the plant is not well rooted. Your entire season from a competitive point of view is based on that tip so why not protect it?

5/29/2016 6:25:36 PM