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New river, arizona

I’m growing pumpkins but regular field variety’s. Not for size but just for fun. So I’ve prepped my soil. Lots of manure and organic fertilizer. The plants are a about 3 weeks old. What should I do for feeding maintenance and when. Right now it’s hot. Like 108 out today. But it’s been like that for a few days now. They are shaded like I was told. So there hanging in there. I don’t want them to go south but I want them fully healthy. Advice? I also was told to mist but I don’t want any mildew to get started. I have two beds now and maybe I’ll just mist one for experimenting

7/13/2019 2:06:28 PM

Grittyville, WA

I think mildew likes cloudy weather and you dont have that. But if it was an issue there are many products that can help. I dont have any specific recommendations but with good nutrient levels and siliciates and calcium I dont really expect you have much to worry about.

7/13/2019 7:42:44 PM

New river, arizona

The monsoons are here but I probably shouldn’t have the mildew problem. But should I foliar feed right now?

7/14/2019 11:03:39 AM

Grittyville, WA

If you want to be on the safe side, feed in the evening if u want... then wash or mist it off/ overhead irrigate in the morning. You dont want the wrong fertilizer salts+ dry heat your leaves will be toast.

7/14/2019 12:20:57 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Have you actually done a soil test..If not you are just guessing and salting your food before you taste it. If you are worried about mildew apply a fungicede

7/15/2019 1:20:34 PM