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Ontario

I accidentally fried a couple plants earlier this week because I forgot it was getting up to 75 and sunny, and left their greenhouses closed, would it be too late to restart a plant? One of the Bushel Gourds is definitely dead, and I have space for 2 in the plot. Generally my plants have survived till early October before frost kills them, not enough experience to know if this is enough time. Any input is appreciated
Thanks!

5/19/2024 10:31:40 AM

Partlow,Va

In Virginia you could start one. Not sure about Ontario. If it hot enough you can make it. Best of luck to you.

5/19/2024 10:56:21 AM

Grittyville, WA

I should be asking myself the same thing. You could certainly switch to field pumpkins and do well... I think bushel gourds are similar to watermelons.

5/19/2024 4:02:45 PM

Ontario

Yeah I was thinking of feild kins, but I do love a nice Bushel gourd...

5/19/2024 9:30:17 PM

Syracuse, NY

I don't grow BGs butt I have the seeds to do it and yet if you can go by what happened with the first few, that'll happen consecutively as well. If it takes 6 days to sprout, you know that and if it takes...IN any event, DO go for it! eric g

5/19/2024 11:02:20 PM

Ontario

That's fair...2 weeks from plant to transplant gives me early June outside, so I'd be looking at a week later than last year. You know what, I might, that wouldn't be so bad.


Round 2!

5/20/2024 4:32:04 PM

Syracuse, NY

As soon as you can tell the growth direction, if that even matters, plant, plant, plant.
Even direct seed one or 3. No seed NEEDS our overly-cautious, brightly-lit and 'as big a plant as possible to go in the garden' care beyond merely frost protection. Ever seen a few rogue seedlings from last year's lost seeds as you prepare the patch? YuP! Them's the Smarties!
Good Luck---eg

5/20/2024 4:59:13 PM

Team Canuckle Heads

I've have a lot of extras but you are probably a little too far away but there here if you want some.

5/21/2024 1:04:44 PM

Ontario

It's all good. I started some last weekend, as soon as they germinate they're going outside. Hopefully I can still get a 150 or 200 pounder for a weighoff this fall.

5/23/2024 7:18:02 AM