Getting worried...

The Forsyth pumpkins were planted (inside of course) on April 15th. Maybe tax day is a bad omen... They haven't germinated yet. I'm getting worried!!!

Monument Pumpkins Planted 26 Apr 09

Last weekend we had about 28 inches of snow and most of it has melted. This Sunday Herbie planted our 6 pumpkin seeds (inside of course). We decided not to do the hot house effect this year thinking maybe the seeds were getting to wet. Herbie did go out and buy a heat lamp and thermometer so we will be able to monitor the temperature while the champion pumpkins are germinating. Herbie also measured out a 16 x 16 foot area which will be prepped for a raised bed growing area with a lot of good soil brought in. Herbie wants to use railroad ties but of course I want to build a nice decorative rock wall. This morning when I woke up to go to work we had about 2 inches of snow! We were a little concerned about planting the pumpkin seeds this weekend since we are leaving on Thursday for 4 days to go see Corey and watch the K-State Spring game. We thought waiting until next Monday would be too late. I guess we could always take the pots with us.