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Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

I have several LG's after they get 80-90 inches start to get soft and black spots on the ends and work there way up the gourd. Is it calcium deficiency or disease?

8/5/2011 8:22:38 PM

Rapid City, SD

dang marty.....rough year..........sorry

8/5/2011 10:25:36 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Marty:

Has the plant showed any sign of disease?

8/6/2011 9:46:39 AM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Not really Bob, Its growing like a weed and new sets are taking off. I still have 3 at 85-90 inches that are fine.I do see a little yellow inside the thick vine growth. Thanks

8/6/2011 1:12:27 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

What seed Marty? Saw thta condition on a plant last season and wondering if there's a genetic link?

8/6/2011 7:28:23 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

123 Jutras, Thought maybe the heat index also played a part in this.

8/6/2011 7:47:15 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Marty

Since the plant is healthy I would guess the
fruit is lacking something, maybe calcium as you said earlier.

8/7/2011 11:54:07 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

The gourd I was thinking of came from the 127 Jutras...guess no genetic link? Good luck!

8/7/2011 2:53:45 PM