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Chapel Hill, NC

Need an opinion on this, I currently live in North Carolina, which has a very hot humid climate in summer, does anyone think the 150sq foot challenge would be worth a try in the south?

2/6/2023 6:05:02 PM

Syracuse, NY

I researched your area for fun and I like the temperatures because it was 10 below in NY three nights ago, lol---
Seems that others around your latitude(?) are growing 1900-plus, so why not? You've got the seeds to do it! Haaaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaa...
'Go for it' is my opinion. Highest average high is like 89.
Cool! Err, I mean...I think Powdery Mildew comes to NY from the South,
so beware and get some Mildew Cure. eg

2/6/2023 8:53:43 PM

Chapel Hill, NC

Thanks for the opinion, I'll definitely try it out!

2/6/2023 9:23:53 PM

Syracuse, NY

'Kay - I'll get my $5 ready for ya! Later---eg

2/7/2023 1:09:27 AM

Partlow,Va

I have thought about doing the challenge before. I think it is for sure doable. I think the biggest challenge is getting a fruit set in the area. So play with your layout and you may have vines circling the perimeter. The AG's early vine growth is a lot faster here than you will be used to. You do not get many(or any) sets 10" here. Keep your N low. Good Luck!

I have a question: Does the fruit have to be in the area also?

2/7/2023 8:46:33 AM

Connecticut, USA

Yes, I believe it does.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/150 Challenge rules for 2023.pdf

2/7/2023 9:09:57 AM

Kutztown, PA

Jonah,

Get a shade cloth and a bottle of Daconil and you should be good to go.

2/7/2023 10:05:17 AM

Kutztown, PA

I put my $5 in today. It's on now!

2/7/2023 10:11:39 AM

Sharon, MA

Jonah. Keep the pumpkin shaded too that should help.

2/8/2023 1:31:39 AM

Sharon, MA

Jonah. Keep the pumpkin shaded too that should help plus a fan.

2/8/2023 1:41:04 AM