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Midwest

anyone used preen in their patch?? any effects on the plant??

2/19/2012 11:57:22 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

For a competion plant I would not recommend it. If it were a field pumpkin it has to be past the 5th leaf stage.

2/19/2012 7:21:08 PM

Mtn. Green, Utah

I have been hoping someone would grow a WR using preen because it sure would make all our lives easier. Unfortunately, studies have shown that although preen doesn't kill established plants, it does inhibit root growth and slow mitosis. Sorry.

2/21/2012 10:59:49 PM

Midwest

well then help me out. what is the best way for weed control?

2/23/2012 5:23:56 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

A good hoe

2/23/2012 7:04:53 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Long reach works well.

Or manners?

2/23/2012 11:10:01 PM

Martinsburg, Pa

good aged mushroom mulch works for me

2/24/2012 9:08:51 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

Luke I was not trying to be a smart ass I use a hoe that way I can use it to check for culls that hiding in the vines

2/24/2012 9:51:50 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Find A Hula or Stirrup Hoe

2/24/2012 12:56:44 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Not you Vic. lol, I was messin with Pumpkin Pig.

2/24/2012 2:48:55 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

And P.P, I left my weeds to grow last year since it hurts the pumpkin plant root structure when pulled. I don't know if that is right or not, since weeds left in the patch will take up nutrients otherwise available to the kin.

2/24/2012 2:54:23 PM