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How often should I use fertilizer on my plants?

8/23/2001 10:26:37 PM

Greencastle, PA

what does it say on the package?

8/23/2001 11:15:04 PM

Western Pa.

Some growers fertilize daily, and some growers never make it to the weigh-off! I fertilize once a week, and not at all in September unless weather is still warm and pumpkin is still growing.

Good luck!

kilr

8/24/2001 8:14:03 AM

Herndon, VA

Kilr- Why not in Sept?

8/25/2001 12:07:13 AM

Omaha, Nebraska

September should be OK to fertilize.... especially if its a warmer area and if you started your plants a bit later.

8/25/2001 12:21:07 AM

Walnut Creek, CA

What is the reason for not fert'ing in Sept? I live in California and we have warm Oct.'s usually. Is the reason because you don't want to split? Why?

8/25/2001 9:22:42 AM

Western Pa.

Here in Pa., Sept. is a slow month for growth. Over fertilizing and overwatering could be disastrous in this climate when everything starts cooling down and slowing down. I just let my pumpkin "finish out" by itself with a little watering when needed. The fruit must also be kept dry to avert disease.

8/25/2001 10:17:04 AM