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Simi valley, ca

Its been colder than usely spring for us in so ca, I normaly dont worry about temp- the days are now getting warm but nights are about 52 for a low ,, question is do the new seedlings need protection or is 52 ok < ?

5/6/2006 9:56:50 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

52 will slow them down but it won't kill them. Erect a well vented cloche & be patient. You know how it goes...when it rains it pours. Soon we'll be complaining it's too hot. LOL

Growers around here use small space heaters &/or light bulbs to warm the inside of thei cloches.

5/6/2006 11:10:17 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

This is a similar dilemma for me. I'm keeping them in their pots as long as I can. Personally I'd be terrified to put an electric heater outside but I know people do it.

5/7/2006 12:24:14 AM

Puyallup, WA

AG pumpkins hardly grow below 70°......and do not grow below 60°. If you want your plant to grow optimally, you will do whatever it takes to make it happen. Just how bad do you want a big pumpkin?

5/8/2006 12:35:19 AM

Simi valley, ca

I think the weather will be good from here out, Its now 55* for a low ,& new plants seem to be growing good so far !!

5/9/2006 12:22:10 AM

Deer Park WA

I would love 55 for a night time low, it was 28 degrees outside at 6:00 AM this morning!

5/9/2006 10:26:44 AM