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Williamsburg,KY

Hi everyone..I was wondering...where I want to grow my pumpkin this year is near a security light that goes on at night...will this affect my plants? The plants wont be directly under the light but within about 50 feet. Its a security light on a 20 or so foot pole...can anyone give me some advise.?

1/10/2008 10:50:30 AM

Frankfort Oh

I grew under one last year ,,,,,,,less then 50 feet ,,had no problems at all ,,,,grew my 667 and 668 ,,,06,,,only thing I noticed ,,,was that deer would come around the light to feed more ,,but they never bothered my pumpkins ,,,hope this helps<<<<<Rob

1/10/2008 11:43:31 AM

Frankfort Oh

P,S AND IF THEY DID ,,you could always have some venison for the next day supper,,ha,ha!

1/10/2008 11:45:05 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

I have a security light right at the corner of my patch. I've never had any problems. In fact, I work a lot of swing shifts and sometimes get off work at 2:00am. I have been known to do some patch work (or just go out with a couple beers and stare at the patch) in the middle of the night. The light works great for those activities:>)

1/10/2008 10:44:06 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Great, just found a new spot for my patch. And the best part..a water source nearby. Thanks everyone. We do have deer here, they walk right thru the garden dont seem to bother anything, until they found the sweet taters...oh well still had a good crop. Now to find the right seed...Croley Bend

1/11/2008 8:24:01 AM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

This year I will be using a motion sensor but with a buzzer inside rather than a light. If any kids come to mess around, gives you the upper hand, lol.

2/10/2008 2:15:12 PM