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Circleville, Ohio

Everything has gone fine from Germination till 300. All 3 plants have 1 Pump each. All 3 have stalled at approx 300 lbs. First year grower.
I am currently upping water and adding ureamate.
Any other suggestions?

Help!!! Thanks.

8/12/2009 11:40:04 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Has the weather there been cool?

Is all of the foliage green & verdent? Or is it blue & bloated?

8/12/2009 1:02:47 PM

Circleville, Ohio

Foliage is good - plant looks very healthy and is still growing. Weather has been cooler at night but not bad.

8/12/2009 3:11:10 PM

what type of seeds are you growing?

how old are the 3 fruit?

has all vine maintenance been done?

are the plants terminated?

did you do a soil test last spring after ammendments were in?

8/12/2009 4:58:44 PM

Circleville, Ohio

it is a Douglas 575 M=Liggett 1200 / F=Conley 1100
pollinated June 30, July 1, July2(3 plants)
all mains are terminated some seconds still not terminated
no soil test, no ammendments - just dug up patch in back yard - first year grower.

8/13/2009 6:22:48 AM

Rhode Island

sounds like your about done growing for the year. it happens for many reasons.

8/15/2009 7:11:41 AM

Yuba City, Ca.

Like its said- It can happen for many reasons but before you call it quits, I'd experiement. By that, a person might try the soap & soil seperating method. 1 pound of Walmarts Purex soap per 1000 sq, ft. If your wondering, do two jars and one jar put a tablespoon of soap in it and shake it. Let it sit and see the difference- Its just I heard or read somewhere that it helps to unlock the soil. Worth a try? If your done, whats it hurt.

8/15/2009 10:41:50 AM

Eighty Four,PA

Water in the morning between 7-9am. You should be on a schedule to spray Neptunes Havest Seaweed at least two times a week. The calcium once a week if you calcium ppm isn't up between 2000 ppm and 3000ppm. Also a weekly compost tea applied as a foliar spray and at the stump(KIS tea brewer). Lastly, The pumpkin absorbs at this time of year potash. Send a soil test to the Univ. of Mass and this will let you know where you stand. It will take a few weeks but least you will know.

8/16/2009 8:22:43 PM

Circleville, Ohio

Thanks all.

8/17/2009 6:09:45 AM