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Sparta, NC

When do most people start there lg's? I have been starting mine after I get my pumpkins germinated. Do you use a hoop for the lg's? I haven't been using a hoop but I am going to use one next year to try and get em going a little earlier.

9/4/2008 7:10:09 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Started Lg's along with AG's this season. All were planted out on Memorial day here, late for AG's but took the competitive season off. Used "Walls-of-Water" encosures for the LG's...those green tinted water filled devices that encircle the plant and warm in the sun and radiate it back overnite. Have worked well for a couplke seasons now.

9/4/2008 8:59:20 PM

Ohio

One week after the pumpkins seeds are done. As for the hoop house "Growers Supply" has these clear plastic umbrella domes is use. They are just a mini hoop house. They are great to keep the young plants warm till it get closer to June.

9/4/2008 9:29:56 PM

Netherlands

In my climate, two weeks after pumpkins. Otherwise they just sit around in the cold and do nothing. A hoop might help.

9/5/2008 3:07:59 AM

South East

i,m gonna start in may next year sam, and start them when you just a bout start your pumpkins.If possible i,l start one plant a month later. The climate in sc allows for an early start on both pumpkins and gourds. i,m gonna try soil prep, hoop-kind protection and using more soil before climbing.

9/5/2008 6:55:16 AM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Sam:

I aim for May 15. Of course it is warmer here than where you up in the mountains. If it is gonna be cool I use the Wall O Water like Duff. Just for fun and a test I planted a tomato on April 1st and the Wall O Water kept it warm and the tomato produced very well.

9/5/2008 10:02:02 AM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

We start around April 20-25th and set them out in a hoop house by May 15th. I like to start early because they can be evry hard to germinate and we need to have time to start more if necessary.

9/5/2008 12:25:55 PM

eastern Ontario

Start LGs ten days after the best date for starting AGs at your location.

9/6/2008 6:18:04 PM