Using a seed blanket to growing Pumpkins

11 years ago

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post. I desperately need help with my pumpkins. First, a little back ground. I have not been able to grow pumpkins since we moved to Illinois from Wisconsin around five years ago. The squash bugs have destroyed my vines every time.

I have tried hand picking, Seven and the boards. This year, I bought some seed blankets and covered my pumpkin seedlings in the ground. I went to check on them the other day and the seedlings were too moist and looked terrible, so I uncovered them. What gives? I thought you were supposed to be able to grow plants under the seed blankets? Let me also mention that the blankets are supported,but they may have drooped a bit on to the seedlings. Any advice would be appreciated. I would have 10-12 pumpkins each fall in Wisconsin and now have nothing. Thanks! JoKuehn

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terrybull
11 years ago
i think the stuff your using is for frost protection. you need that row cover stuff that is thin and breathable. also use pvc hoops and keep it up a couple feet above the plants.
jokuehn
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Terrybull, but it is the thin and breathable stuff. It says right on the cover that it is to be used with seedlings. I like your idea about the pvc hoops, maybe that is my problem.....

I will try that. Thank you for helping.
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Sid23
11 years ago
Uhhh, those darn squash bugs! They are my....can't even think of a word strong enough with out profanity. I get them but manage to keep their numbers down by searching for eggs and the bugs every or every other evening. The eggs I remove or scorch with a lighter and the bugs I spray with castile soap and water in a spray bottle. I am already taking care of tons of eggs but have only found about 10 bugs so far.