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Sunday, July 04, 2021
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Entry 60 of 90 |
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Structure Modification for 2021
In the effort to regulate the humidity it seems that giant pumpkins simply transpire at a very efficient and high rate. Even with two intakes and a large industrial fan that is controlled by a thermostat the temperature and humidity cannot be regulated into what is considered the ideal target ranges.
So, what is pictures is the full plastic cover has been removed and now there is only a plastic covered roof area and both sides (about 8-12ft high) are covered only with insect netting. This netting has is the Protek net 70g which is larger mesh so it is intended to only keep out larger insects. At this point in the season the cucumber beetles, squash vine borers and squash bugs are the main insects of concern and should be large enough to be prevented by this physical barrier.
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