The Howard Dill Growing Orange Forum
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Subject: Sun
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Wildcat83 |
NE Wisconsin
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When do you start leaving them uncovered and for how long?
I’ve been covering during the day with a white bed sheet. I have 2 of 3 pumpkins looking like they will go orange. Should those two start to get some sun to help orange them up?
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8/8/2018 12:01:31 PM
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Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings |
Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)
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Not until September and only during day light hours. If the pumpkin is truly orange the sun is not a huge factor.
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8/8/2018 1:19:02 PM
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Orangeneck (Team HAMMER) |
Eastern Pennsylvania
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Agreed, color comes from the seed not the sun. Sun will just age the pumpkin and slow the growth.
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8/8/2018 2:50:54 PM
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Smallmouth |
Upa Creek, Mo
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My 816 is dark orange already and has not seen any light. I'll let it get some sun in September as mentioned above to get the deep red look.
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8/8/2018 2:57:34 PM
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Little Ketchup |
Grittyville, WA
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My experience...Too much sun will fade them but indirect light does help.
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8/8/2018 3:14:16 PM
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VTJohn |
Jericho Vermont
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We keep ours covered with a sheet under a tarp hut all season. Picking and stopping growth can make an orange pumpkin darker orange but not a good strategy if its still growing.
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8/8/2018 7:38:58 PM
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Iowegian |
Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com
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I do the same as Linus. Just the last couple of weeks before the weigh-off.
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8/8/2018 7:54:21 PM
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KC Kevin |
Mission Viejo, CA
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No sun for me. I follow John's recommendation.
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9/25/2018 10:27:59 AM
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