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Here is the scenario. I have four seedlings growing. Two regular pumpkins, two Dill, and one Big Max. Now, the problem is with the two regular pumpkins. I transferred one of the regular seedlings when it had three leaves into and 18 gallon container (with holes drilled in the side and bottom for drainage). The container is filled with top soil and manure compost mixed in. I watered it lightly, and the fourth leaf started to mature. All was good. Then, I started to notice the two smaller leaves looking dull. The big high leaf was in good condition. It rained the next day. A couple days later, the yellowing has worsened.I tried to water it in the same manner as when it was in doors, meaning, the same soil consistency, but maybe I am overdoing it. The thing is, my other seedlings that are still indoors are doing better every day. The other regular pumpkin is healthy green, and big max has grown so tall it has started to flop over. The Dill's have just started sprouting.

4/24/2009 5:30:28 PM

Long Island,New York

well if its the first two leaves that come out when the seedling emerges then its normal....they are "seed leaves" and are stored energy for the seedling until the real leaves grow enough to keep the plant going. Relatively soon after the plants get going these seed leaves usually wither away.
(plus---you're probably overwatering............)

4/24/2009 6:07:03 PM

Going Green

Like Pap said at your other post, you are in Florida so put it in the ground and yes you are overwatering is my guess also.

4/24/2009 10:25:50 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Did you start them in peat pots and then transfer the whole pot into the gallon container? Just curious.

4/27/2009 2:02:45 PM