Soil Preparation and Analysis
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Subject: Entire Patch or Not?
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Jeremy B |
Dresden, Ohio
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Just wondering if I should add manure to my entire patch or just around the area where the seed will be planted? Thanks!
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9/3/2007 6:33:57 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Everywhere that the vines & roots will reach. The roots should extend about 20% beyond the vine area so amend that entire area.
I tried growing in a manure pit. I only got away with it because the native soil is so sandy but elsewhere I coulkd have caused a problem.
Hilling the main crown area is a good idea in heavy clay.
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9/3/2007 8:19:09 PM
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*Old *Man* |
Sheridan . NY
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I suggest a 15 foot circle---a stake were baby is going and 15 foot string hook to it and walk it around--put the food in that cirle--craig
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9/4/2007 7:48:19 AM
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Jeremy B |
Dresden, Ohio
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Thanks for the advice!
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9/4/2007 3:14:52 PM
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Stan |
Puyallup, WA
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Pumpkinator, Pumpkins love manure! You can easily add 4" of manure to your entire patch if it is available.
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10/2/2007 6:18:47 PM
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