PUMPKIN PRODUCTION
OCTOBER 25, 2013
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County
34570 State Highway 10
Hamden, NY 13782
607-865-6531
(sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m.)
GROWING PUMPKINS FOR PROFIT:
OCTOBER 24, 2013
10:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
(sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m.)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Resource Center
Hamden, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is pleased to offer a program on the commercial production of pumpkins, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Cooperative Extension’s resource center, 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782. Sign-in will start at 9:30 a.m.
Vegetable specialist Dr. Stephen Reiners of Cornell will cover the nutrient requirements of pumpkins and best methods of fertilizer application. He will review recent work on the advantages of using transplants and/or plastic mulch for pumpkin establishment. Cornell plant pathologist Dr. Chris Smart will discuss the major diseases of pumpkins and the control methods for phytophthora blight and downy mildew. Capital District Extension specialist for the Capital District Vegetable Team, Chuck Bornt will discuss weed control and information on variety trials. Chuck will also discuss the major insect pests of pumpkins and the management options for their control. Participants will have time to talk one-on-one with the speakers during the lunch break.
The registration fee for this program is $10 per person – please make check payable to “Cornell Cooperative Extension” and indicate “pumpkins” on the check. Pre-registration & payment are required by October 18. Mail check to Cornell Cooperative Extension, 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782. Call 607-865-6531 for more information and/or directions or e-mail Janet Aldrich at JLA14@cornell.edu. Bring your own bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Janet Aldrich at 607-865-6531 by October 18 - requests received after this date will be met when possible.
This program is being funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County. The Watershed Agricultural Council is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Cornell Cooperative Extension in Delaware County provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Instructors:
Stephen Reiners, Vegetable Specialist, Cornell University, Geneva
Chris Smart, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University, Geneva
Chuck Bornt, Vegetable Specialist, Capital District Vegetable & Small Fruit Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County
LEARN ABOUT:
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Nutrient requirements of pumpkins
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Best methods for fertilizer application
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Using transplants and/or plastic mulch for pumpkin establishment
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Pumpkin pollination
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Major disease of pumpkins
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Weed control
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Major insect pests of pumpkins
Pre-registration & pre-payment are required by October 18.
Fee $10 per person
Coffee, tea & juice provided – bring your own bag lunch.
For more information or to pre-register, call 607-865-6531
or e-mail Janet Aldrich, JLA14@cornell.edu
Make check out to “Cornell Cooperative Extension” and mail to 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782 - write “pumpkins” on the check.
This program is sponsored by the Watershed Agricultural Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County. Cornell Cooperative Extension in Delaware County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The Watershed Agricultural Council is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
