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Rosetucson on
August 27, 2016
Aztec nmQ.saving the pumpkins
So my husband and I started our very first vegetable garden this year. Everything was going good. Pumpkins were going so great. Then we had a really bad hail storm. It tore most of the leaves up and tore or damaged some the vines. We are wondering if we should try and cut the pumpkins that we have off. They are not ready yet and all 10 have failed the nail test. Please help us, as we are so torn up about what to do. Thanks for your time. Rose Tucson
Answered by
Alisma on
August 28, 2016
Certified ExpertA.I think at least some of your pumpkins should survive this unfortunate situation if left on the vine. You may want to remove a few of the smaller, less developed pumpkins to allow the vines to focus on supporting those that are left. You can remove any leaves or portions of vines that are completely dead, but keep those that are still alive even if they are damaged. The plant may still be able to derive nutrition from them.
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- Asked by
Jmahlatsi50 on
September 22, 2016
KroonstadQ.liquid fertilizer for pumpkin
Best liquid fertilizer for pumpkin plants?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 23, 2016A.This article will help you.
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Anonymous on
September 26, 2016Q.advice on dying pumpkin plants
This year, I decided to plant 4 pumpkin plants. They grew fine, and then they started dying slowly. Now they are almost all the way dead. Any advice to why they would be dying?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 27, 2016A.It could be a number of things effecting your plants; environmental, insects, fungus or viruses with the plant.
Here are some links that will help you pinpoint the issues.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/mosaic-on-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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connorsue on
October 30, 2016
Duluth Minnesota 55804Q.pumpkins
Is this rare to have 2 pumpkins grow connected to each other?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 31, 2016A.Twin Pumpkins can certainly happen!
Some reasons are outlined in the article below.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-is-plant-buttoning.htm
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m.creevey on
January 4, 2017
2298Q.Growing pumpkin
The pumpkins grow to about 2 to 3 inches then go yellow and die.
- Answered by
Alisma on
January 4, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This article might help you find the culprit:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-fruit-drop.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Sean Murphy on
February 12, 2017
Battle Creek, MIQ.Pumpkins
Every year we use pumpkins for enrichment and decoration for Halloween and typically they are thrown away afterwards. Right now we have dozens of pumpkins that have been sitting outside since Halloween through the temperature changes, snow, and rain. Are the seeds of these pumpkins still good to plant? If so, do I need to wait until spring to plant them or could I sow the ground now and throw the whole pumpkin(s) down and let them "naturally" spring up? Thanks!
- Answered by
Alisma on
February 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes, the seeds of pumpkins left outdoors are often still viable, and "volunteer" plants will often grow from these seeds if the pumpkin is not cleaned up. So, you could either let the seeds grow naturally from the pumpkins or pick the seeds out and plant them in spring:
The second method is more reliable in terms of knowing how many plants you will get, but either should work.
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brendan russell on
May 15, 2017
south of franceQ.giant pumpkins
Hi there, thanks for the great information, I have a question if you can help please! I have planted 8 giant pumpkin plants, planted the seeds indoors about 2 months ago and planted them out a week or so ago. They are starting to shoot flowers male and femal, is it too early to let them develop, should I nip all the flowers off or leave some (or all of them) as the plants seem a little young maybe. Appreciate your advice thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 16, 2017A.I would not do any thinning of flowers. If you want to thin fruit as they develop to help encourage fewer and larger pumpkins, I would do that instead.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/milk-fed-pumpkins.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/giant-vegetable-plants.htm
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