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East Central Ohio

Will it hurt the growth of the pumpkin if the plant is covered by shade? I put up 8X10 tarps because the temps were 105 degrees for several days to help with pollination. The tarps do not cover the entire plant, but were kind of a pain to put up. If it will not hurt the growth I would like to leave them up to protect against hail and heavy rain. Any advice would be appreciated.

7/9/2012 12:33:41 PM

Frankfort Ohio

got to love that long heat wave we had

7/9/2012 2:54:16 PM

Lexington, Ky

I can't say with any certaintly that tarps will limit growth but I'm a fan of full sun. I protect the vine tips with foam "tents" above 95 F, the rest of the plant is own it's own.

7/9/2012 4:09:53 PM

Rhode Island

shade is ok during pollination but soon afte that? a tarp or sheet over the fruit is good but the rest of the plant needs sun. for sure

7/11/2012 6:36:51 AM