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Cornell, Wi

I was wondering how much do most people water, I know it varies but with very little rain & a 10.8% om content {thats mine}, do some leave overhead sprinklers on all day, couple hours? I have drip lines running down the center of plants. I hate to over water but I also want to give enough. How many times a week do people water. Any idea how many gallons a week per plant, or inches if prefered. I like to use overhead cause the drip lines only water the center. Just curious how much most water. By the way I use whizzer sprinklers, and run 3 at a time out of a well. I know 62 gallons in 100 sq ft equals 1 inch.

7/15/2007 7:52:10 PM

I try to keep moisture levels constant in the patch,,,meaning just that moist,,not wet. As the fruit kick into the growth curve water more,, they need it IMO. The old standard of 1" a week doesn't apply to these freaks once they are growing,, at least from what I saw and did last year.

There is also something to be said about keeping that moisture on the high end to help avoid problems when we get our typical midwest t-storms that dump 2-4" in a short period of time. I use overhead,,know your flow rate and get even coverage,, you can track how many gallons per plant you are getting.

I water in the early mornings,, seems to work pretty well.

I installed misters at the ends of my plants this year they are set on timers and go off for 3 minutes every hour from 10 am till 4 pm.

7/15/2007 10:59:18 PM

Here's the #'s I had last year with sandy loam and OM of 6%. During July's 3 week dry spell I was watering 150 gallons/plant per day. This year the OM is 9% and I am monitoring closer.

Like I said, I use strickly overhead, with those soakers down your main you'll have to adjust your thinking or you will have a hard time getting an even application.

7/16/2007 5:47:15 AM

Cornell, Wi

Thanks Dan I was hoping youd jump in.

7/16/2007 12:41:55 PM

No Place Special

I agree, 1" per week isnt enough, i think about 2" is good

7/16/2007 1:39:51 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Hmmmm Going to have to make a trip to cornell...and see what is growing. What seeds did you plant?

7/16/2007 1:46:59 PM

Cornell, Wi

Hey Shannon hows things going. I saw your picture in the paper last year. I knew it was the same person as on here. {I think}. drop me a email if you have a computer LOL. cotterpins@hotmail.com My seeds this year are
723 Langevin, 659 Langevin, 727 Pierce, 734.6 Leonzi, 953.5 Werner, 982 Holland, and 1037.5 Bobier. If your gonna stop by do it soon I have a unresolved leave issue.

7/16/2007 5:07:51 PM

Wi

What kind of leaf issue? Lost 2 plants here.

7/16/2007 5:17:19 PM

Cornell, Wi

The older leaves seem to be dry and the edges are getting little yellow round them, then turnin brown and flakin away. Also brown spots on leaves, looks like older leaves are fallin apart. I have 2 pics in the gallery, there not the best ones I couldnt for some reason put the rest on. The yellow around the edges start out as little spots. Seems to be insect, but dont know.

7/16/2007 5:25:52 PM

Wi

Definitely not what I had. My leaves / vines / stalks were ALL yellow.

7/17/2007 9:01:41 AM

Minnesota

So then, With the overhead watering does it seem to stay dry underneath the leaves for you? Or is that just not enough water? I'm going to be gone for a full week (OH GOD) and need to have it right!!

7/17/2007 12:24:06 PM

forgot to mention I do use a hose with nozzle and soak the dry spots every couple of days ,,hope this helps Joe :-)

7/17/2007 12:40:06 PM

Minnesota

Got it Dan, Thanks I was a wondering how much water it'd take to get under there!!!
And, I have now planned a day trip back from vacation to tend to the babies...Which should be 20-30 days at that time.. Who ever thought of cancelling a vacation to grow their pumpkins?? Perhaps a topic for later!!!

7/17/2007 2:06:19 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

That's dedication Joe! Or is it obsession?

7/17/2007 2:34:07 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Breakfast at John Henry's and I am there...Do you need any Fish and Kelp? I have some extra. 715-215-5386

7/17/2007 4:14:49 PM

vacation during the ramp up,,,tisk, tisk

7/17/2007 4:39:38 PM

Cornell, Wi

Sounds good have to give a call, gotta go kids cryin

7/17/2007 9:06:40 PM