I feel as though this is going to damage them as they grow on the hot pavement. But I wanted to consult others and ask if this is wise or not. I love what they’re doing and ask about them frequently. Could a cloth or sand be put underneath them?
by abby_invasion
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As long as they cradle the growing pumpkins in some way so they don’t touch the concrete, they should be okay. They may rot on the point of contact from absorbing moisture from rainfall
Depends on where the sun is.
Blacktop and concrete can get really hot.
You can put down sand, or dirt or ….
I am thing I might use some 40% light cloth over the planters next year.
I feel like the shade created by the leaves and squash is more than enough