[Homer_Prod_Auct] Homerville update Mon 9/11

Mon morning, Sept 11

Hi Folks,

The next auction is tonight at 6 PM.  The most recent market report is ready.

To access that Market Report, please go here: <www.homerproduceauction.com>
or <http://www.brightdsl.net/~fwo>

Buyers need to buy pumpkins when they are available.  Pumpkin harvest will 
increase sharply this week and peak in late Seprember.

By early October harvest will already be on the decline and by mid-October 
there won't be many pumpkins left to harvest.

Post-purchase handling of pumpkins:

The main post-purchase problem will be fungal disease on the surface of the 
pumpkins.  To reduce or eliminate this problem, pumpkins must be kept dry 
with good air circulation.

Pumpkins should not be stored outside in bins because there is definitely not 
enough air circulation to dry out after a rain.

They should be removed from the bins immediately after purchase and dipped in 
a 10% clorox solution (1gal clorox and 9 gal water).

Gentle handling is very important to prevent broken stems and bruises.

Pumpkin storage at the buyers site should be off the ground and should be 
inside away from sun and rain.  Best would be on wood racks or wood pallets.  
Concrete draws damp from the soil beneath.  Don't stack pumpkins on the soil 
or grass.

Pumpkins should be arranged in one layer, if possible.  It's better if they 
are not touching.

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For those coming from the north, State Route 301 is closed between Spencer and 
Homerville.  Go west 2 miles to Firestone Road and use that for North/South 
travel.

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Kindest regards,

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F. W. Owen
Owenlea Holsteins
9430 Spencer Road
Homerville, Ohio 44235
e-mail fwo@xxxxxxxxxx
home page http://www.bright.net/~fwo
cell 330/635-2287 (best)
office 330/625-2369
fax 330/625-2620
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