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Is the primary reason people put tents over their pumpkin to shield it from the sun, or to prevent water from accumulating around it?

9/2/2023 4:46:14 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Pretty much Andrej, sun, weather, rain, hail, etc., Being in Southern California where it never rains, most of us just use a white sheet.

9/2/2023 5:21:46 PM

Grittyville, WA

Both are equally good reasons for me.

9/2/2023 5:38:49 PM

New Castle, Indiana

Yeah protect from sun scorch and also to keep the blossom and stem side dry because stem rot is a thing....at least with me this year. I did not have a tent.

9/7/2023 7:21:15 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

Agree ^^. I grow next to 100 tr old Shingle Oaks and tents really help keep tree debris off the pumpkins. I also use a white sheet for the light since the angle of the sun is constantly changing and sometimes it can be hard to get 100% coverage with just the tent.

9/7/2023 8:48:38 AM