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Aurora, IL

The next night or two are suppose to be down in the upper 50's. Right now I have a tarp structure over the pumpkins 24/7 and have noted moisture/dew only on the top and underside of the tarp and not on the pumpkins yet. Should I do anything?

8/24/2010 9:42:33 AM

Griffith, In

Covering them at night all summer long isnt a bad idea, it holds the warmth in to the fruit when it cools off after dark,,,it also protects the fruit from raccoons and things that move in the night,,,then remove the blanket in the morning

8/24/2010 8:04:06 PM

Lloydminster/AB

I'd give my left nut for upper 50s at night! I use blankets made of man made fiber such as polar fleece 24-7. Keeps insulating even if they are wet and they will be. If you use light coloured materials they will keep the fruit nice and cool in the heat of the day.

8/24/2010 11:21:22 PM