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Torrance, Ca.

Which one likes the warmer weather or grows better when its HOT,HOT,HOT?

2/4/2012 9:26:42 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Watermelons love heat

2/4/2012 9:49:41 PM

Rhode Island

definately melons.high heat during pumpkin pollination time is a huge problem.once pollinated though? if you keep the plant watered and the pumpkin shaded from the hot sun you will be ok.
dont be afraid to grow either. they just need different attention at different times during the season.

2/5/2012 10:01:14 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Thanks guys!

2/5/2012 10:42:32 AM

Muddy Waters

Most plants shut down at 90 degrees.Melons seem to shut down at 95 degrees

2/7/2012 7:11:28 PM