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Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Now, I know we shouldn't really be growing on pallets or the likes, but due to the fact that I didn't leave myself enough space (3 plants instead of 2) I had to curve my mains and now it seems two of my fruit will be in a spot where water may collect. I am not sure how much sand I would need to remove them from harms way. So I figure there are 2 options:

1. dig down a bit, put a pallet in with a large piece of 3/4" plywood on top to ensure the pumpkin won't grow past the edges.

2. make a large mound of sand and some channels around the fruit to ensure any water is quickly moved to another area (assuming this is feasible).

Any thoughts.

7/9/2008 9:43:29 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Sand, mill fabric, trench to take runoff away. Get that shelter over them sooner rather than later... :)

7/9/2008 9:47:26 AM

Utah

I think either way would be fine.

7/9/2008 5:49:17 PM