TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Hi can any of you pumpkin growers advise me on how to stop them rotting when they grow large, what is the best method of getting them off the damp ground, someone said straw, doesn't that get wet and rot them? I have been growing various things on my gardens for years but the pumpkins are my first attempt. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Regards rich!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Okay a nice handful of straw will slow down the rotting, as the moisture from the ground will slowly seep through, but just keep changing it say twice a week if that and you will be fine, or a more efficient way if to stick a small square of polystyrene or however you spell it under, and that does the job. The key is to just raise the fruits a tiny bit of the ground so they dont rot, anything will do so long as it isn't a quick absorber. Hope this helped, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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