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Sparks, NV

hi i am a new grower that lives in Nevada.
i grew my fist giant pumpkin 1 year ago
and i watered it only form the root not the
leaves because i taught that the sun would kill
the leaves if they had water on them please
help.
thanks baum the garden master

10/31/2009 12:02:09 PM

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If it's too hot in the summer, try to mist yours leaves very often with a timer during the day but if you want to water your plant ,it's better to avoid to wet the leaves. Wet leaves = disease like PM.

10/31/2009 12:08:30 PM

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Misting lightly will lower the heat and slightly increase the powdery mildew. Since spraying for PM is mandatory anyway, deal with a couple more sprays. The net yield increase will be worth the effort.

Water droplets burning in the sun? Wive's tale.

10/31/2009 9:14:24 PM