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Harrisville, Pa

Guys out there that use soil moister sensors. Do you notice difference in how quick you water percentage goes down when the plant is full size and the pumpkin is growing versus when it is not full size? My plant right know doesn't really seem to be sucking the moisture out of the soil at least that is what my sensors are telling me.

7/11/2016 3:16:52 PM

Western PA

Maybe with the massive leaf canopy that you now have, water is not evaporating like it was when your plants were smaller ?? Their is a lot of shade under there.

7/11/2016 4:57:03 PM

Harrisville, Pa

I was thinking with full root growth when the plant is fully grown it will suck more water especially when the pumpkin is growing. Maybe my soil has a pretty good water holding capacity. Who knows? Thanks for the reply Zap. How's your patch going?

7/11/2016 7:11:02 PM

Torrance, Ca.

It would be nice to hear Ron's input on this topic.

Makes perfect sense Zappa.

7/11/2016 8:33:42 PM

Western PA

Drew, so far so good. If I can keep disease away at least till August, I should have something for a weigh off. Im hoping that taking a year off last year, that this will happen. Feel free to send me an email of a patch update, would love to hear how your making out. Great weather this year !!

7/11/2016 9:28:29 PM

Karns City PA

Drew how are ya ? Hows the patch this year

7/11/2016 9:32:33 PM

Harrisville, Pa

Zap ya this weather has been peaches and cream😀. Cold in the spring and then dry and now hot as heck. Are you having problems with leaf burn?

Cory I am about a week behind last year. Plants would look the best I a have ever had as a group if it wouldn't be for the leaf burn from heat. Hopefully only maybe couple more weeks of burying and pruning vines left. How are you doing?

7/11/2016 11:17:59 PM

Karns City PA

I have the best looking plants I ever had!! Now I just gotta hope I can get one to the end lol do you have a fb?

7/12/2016 10:06:27 AM

Western PA

Yep, lots of leaf burn happening.

7/12/2016 3:40:30 PM