RT@ant386 @qikipedia: Longest carrot update via @craigglenday The world record (since 2007) now stands at 5.841 m (19 ft 1.96 in)
160 days ago
Jan is walking the Humber Bridge on Saturday 4 the sick children's trust http://t.co/jRKawWW A great effort as scared of heights!
174 days ago
RT @yougrowgirl: My bike basket. Always overflowing: Agave pups, hellebore, elderberries, gleanings from my community garden plot http:/ ...
174 days ago
@fioriflorist thank you too for he ff - last week!
174 days ago
When to harvest pumpkins & how long to leave pumpkins (Latin name - Cucurbita pepo) growing in the garden is a problem, particularly when they will be needed for Halloween at the end of the month. The pumpkins are in danger of being caught by an early frost, or developing some rot, if left out in the garden. But can they be safely stored inside, so that they last for the important date?
Harvest Pumpkins:
when the shell has hardened completely
do not damage or break off the stem
handle the pumpkin carefully to avoid bruising
Store Pumpkins, to avoid chances of post-harvest rots:
out of the sun
in cool, dry conditions
on padding, which will not sweat
if storing for a long time, wash the pumpkin in a solution made up of 1 part chlorine bleach and 9 parts water. Then dry.
Pumpkins handled gently and stored correctly will keep in good condition for Halloween.
Harvest Pumpkins:
Store Pumpkins, to avoid chances of post-harvest rots:
Pumpkins handled gently and stored correctly will keep in good condition for Halloween.