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Desolate, NE

Are you supposed to shade the fruit at all times? Mine is in between a cantaloupe and a Basketball right now. Are they supposed to be yellowish instead of green this early??

7/15/2009 9:46:02 AM

Fresno, CA

All of mine have been yellow the first 20+ days. I think that's normal. The only ones I've had that are green are on my non-giant pumpkins (Triple Treat variety).

7/15/2009 10:13:13 AM

Fresno, CA

On and on the shading I would say yes. I'm sure someone who knows a lot more than me will chime in but from what I've read you should start shading them before pollination if it's hot. And once pollination has happened a lot of growers put a cheap white resin/plastic lawn chair over the top as a shade. Other growers go straight to tarp.

7/15/2009 10:16:34 AM

Desolate, NE

thanks so much! Just out of curiosity...when should I start to see noticable growth spurts? after a few weeks perhaps??

7/15/2009 10:59:37 AM

Buffalo, New York

day 10 i am seeing good growth spurts.

7/16/2009 3:36:30 AM