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Thursday, June 24, 2021 Big Daddy Punkin North Carolina

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This photo shows a young pumpkin with the vine trained to allow room for the pumpkin to grow. Pulp mill fabric placed under the pumpkin while the fruit is still small and easy to manipulate. I grow in very rocky soil so I carefully smooth out the area before the pulp mill fabric is put down. One rock causing a pressure point with 1500 pounds pressing against it, could be cause a soft/rotten spot when you go to lift it. Sand is placed between the pumpkin and fabric. The chair will be moved back in place to provide shade and a 2 layer light breathable fabric placed on the fruit for added shade.
 



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