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Honeoye Falls New York

I know its been asked before I just cant find it. What is the proper way to put a base under your pumpkin and at what stage? My pumpkin is the size of a volleyball right now

7/21/2010 2:19:46 PM

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Builders sand then Pulp Mill fabric, then Play sand.

7/21/2010 2:29:20 PM

Honeoye Falls New York

how much of each?

7/21/2010 2:40:34 PM

Springfield, VT

On smaller pumpkins 1000lbs or less a 3' wide strip of mill fabric works well, if it gets bigger than that just slide another to the side. A 40lb bag of play sand spread on top of the fabric is all that you need. Sources for the material is extreeme pumkin store sand any local hardware store.

7/21/2010 4:42:44 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

I use a standard piece of cut plywood with some sand under the fruit. Never had a problem with it. The sand allows the fruit to slide a bit reducing the chance of splits.

7/21/2010 5:52:33 PM

British Columbia, Canada

I just use plain sand.

7/21/2010 6:34:11 PM

Fresno, CA

Tremor,

what is reason for sand under the mill fabric?

-j-

7/21/2010 6:56:44 PM

East Jordan, MI

drainage

7/21/2010 10:14:24 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

I heard so the pumpkin will slide alot better.

7/21/2010 10:35:12 PM

Simi valley, ca

i use sand -over 1/4 inch mesh wire screen, gofer protection to !

7/22/2010 12:21:42 AM

Washington

We just use a 4'x4' sheet of mill fabric under our pumpkins. Our soil is very loose and drains well. We have never used sand and have not had any problems.
Sherry LaRue

7/22/2010 1:03:39 PM

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Builders sand gives a firm sculpt-able base, mill fabric is mouse proof, play sand is rounder so acts like bearings making the ultimate scootchable effect for relieving vine stress.

7/22/2010 5:27:29 PM