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Ont (jjb22hornet@hotmail.com)

Hey,
just wondering what you use to plant a pumpkin in that reduces root damage when transplanting.

1/25/2008 2:52:01 PM

Western NY

regular 5 or 6 inch diameter plastic pot for me. get them out before the 1st true leaf really gets going, and the roots will just barely be starting to wrap around the bottom.

1/25/2008 2:59:38 PM

Georgia

Im using plastic coffee containers that I cut in half then use duck tape to tape up.

1/25/2008 3:03:44 PM

Rexburg, Idaho

44oz. soda cup turned upside down with the bottom cut out and the lid taped on. Large, plentiful, easy to remove, and disposable.

1/25/2008 4:42:51 PM

Minnesota

I might try the ice cream container idea, cut the bottom off it, put the cover on it.

1/25/2008 5:14:34 PM

Clarence, NY

1 gal nursery pots work nicely

1/25/2008 5:37:39 PM

Napa Valley, CA

I use deli containers turned upside down...... just slip off the lid when planting (which is on the bottom). Root disturbance is minimal.
a photo......

1/25/2008 5:41:22 PM

Napa Valley, CA

here's a photo.....
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=46659

1/25/2008 5:42:37 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

6 inch pvc tubes 15 inches long fit perfect in my cooler

1/25/2008 5:50:48 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Same as Brian C. the last couple of years. Last year I did some the same as Andy W. Both worked well.

1/25/2008 6:15:28 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

5" peat pots with lots of holes poked in the sides and a few extra on the bottom. I've heard people say they don't work but so far I have had no problems using the peats with extra holes.

1/25/2008 9:12:52 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Sewer & Drain pipe. Cut in halves & either hinged or duct taped together.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=62453

1/25/2008 9:31:53 PM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

8 inch pvc pipe hinged on one side and duct tape on the other. i use plexi glass on the bottom with holes drilled in it for air.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=46208

1/26/2008 8:57:40 AM

Walkerton Ont

one gallon pots i slit the sides open and then tape them back up and fill them up. When it comes time to transplant i just take tape off and lift the big ball of roots right out lol,

1/26/2008 10:24:07 AM

Pocatello (cliffwarren@yahoo.com)

I do 5 to 6 inch plastic pots, where the dirt ball just slides out. But I'm experimenting with fiber pots this winter... they claim that the roots can quickly run right through the fiber... once that happens you can transplant to a larger pot. The only drawback to, say, one gallon pots is that it's hard to keep them warm.

I don't know if it will work yet, but I'm going to try during the preseason.

This is also a good time to introduce you to my new site:

http://cliffsgiantpumpkin.blogspot.com/

1/27/2008 10:23:48 PM

Ont (jjb22hornet@hotmail.com)

Thanks everyone for all your help!

1/28/2008 6:55:22 PM