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nanaimo,B.C,Canada

Does anyone know if one can grow a huge pumpkin still, even though the plant had some major fertilizer burn? Will that be too big of a setback for the plant?

Dave

6/25/2005 2:50:40 PM

Midwest

Dave:

Hey, don't give up! It's June and you still have a couple of weeks for that plant to pollinate and grow a big ONE! I've heard that AGs need 75 days to mature fruit. Whatever your growing season is like in Canada, you have to figure that a fruit should be set in mid-late July in order to mature in Sept. So, between now and July 15th is 2.5 weeks. This setback is only a small part of your season and you can still grow a BIG one! Look at that plant. Right now, it's under lots of stress but it can come back by preventative maintenance. Take steps to prevent additional stress... I mean protect it! ie. water generously, but not too much, follow a week or 2 week insecticide spray (maybe 70% Neem Oil or Sevin). If the new growth is burning, water generously and don't give any more ferts until you see the burn go away. Invest in some balanced slow-release seaweed/fish emulsion when the time comes to polinate. Let me know how you're doing.
Best Wishes and Grow a BIG ONE!
Greg

6/29/2005 1:34:54 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

It depends on the severity of the damage. I(f it rebounds quickly (as AGs sometime do), then why not? One week should tell the tale.

6/29/2005 5:11:26 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Look at my diary....some of my plants now have >15' mains and blooming, and I'll be setting fruit before months end.

7/7/2005 11:13:49 AM