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St Matthews, SC

So far i have been shading my pumpkins with a layer or 2 of reemay directly over the fruit, But im wondering if thats enough shading for them, it appears to allow a good bit of light onto the fruit still. Would it be best to suspend a tarp over the fruit as well? Ive heard of many methods of shading the fruit but just wanted to hear some personal opinions from some growers on here. Thanks-Brandon

7/19/2010 8:24:36 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

I use a couple pcs of remay folded over a bunch of times...need the extra weight so it doesn't blow off it's so light...and I like how it dries out real quick!

7/19/2010 8:28:22 PM

Honesdale Pa USA

White towels or sheets. Just keep them dry.

7/19/2010 9:44:01 PM

St Matthews, SC

Thanks for the responses, so the remay will work then, i did notice that it does dry fast, i was surprised. Ive been making sure its held down by rocks especially for the night, as theres been either a groundhog, or deer in the patch twice so far which pinched a few growth tips...

7/19/2010 10:35:40 PM

Fresno, CA

I've been wondering if the sheet will be a problem with misters coming on every 5 minutes - would it keep the pumpkin skin too wet?

7/19/2010 11:46:36 PM

Quebec

Do you build a frame over the pumkin or can you lay the rermay on the pumkin
Thanks Jim

7/20/2010 7:52:29 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

brandon have a look at my diary. i have used white sheets withsuccess but stopped when i moved to overhead watering during the day.

7/20/2010 1:29:56 PM