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Thursday, July 05, 2012 EP Ashland, KY

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The patch, with two cooling units in play. It was nearly 100 again today, and when I got home from work, about 8 hours later, there was plenty of ice still in the upper cooler! I think this is going to work well. I also put a piece of styrofoam, about 5 x 5 in., on top of the small fruit, to make sure that ice water does not drip directly on the pumpkin. It was quite cool inside the unit; I'll formally test this over the weekend with a thermometer.

I have five total cooling units contructed and have more pollinating to do in the morning. Wish me luck!!
 



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