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Elmira, N,Y,

1.how big of an issue is the hot weather when setting a pumpkin?

2.What temperature is the danger temp when when setting a pumpkin?

3.Whats the best method to set one in the heat?

7/13/2008 6:09:06 AM

Picton,ON ([email protected])

Over 90F you may have trouble getting a pollination to take. Keep your females in the shade if possible. A lawn chair will work. Some folks will use ice and cover the flower with a styrofome cooler to keep them cool, but usually shading the flower will work

Good luck
John

7/13/2008 8:56:37 AM

Napa Valley, CA

Jess, When it gets real hot here, I use an ice house.
Here's 2 photo links from my diary.

7/14/2008 12:27:19 PM

Napa Valley, CA

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=88553

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=88554

7/14/2008 12:29:02 PM