Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: Green Spots Forming On Pumpkin Skin
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DLR |
Mount Wolf, Pa
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I have green spots forming on my pumpkin skin. Is this a threat to my pumpkin, and is there anything I can do to allow my pumpkin to mature? This is the largest pumpkin I have grown to date, and don't want to lose it. I have a structure covering the pumpkin to prevent excessive sun from reaching the pumpkin to prevent it from maturing early. This pumpkin measures about 500 pounds and is the largest I have grown to date, so I do not want to lose it.
Thanks for any help, DLR
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8/5/2005 8:12:29 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Could be genetics. What seed are you growing?
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8/5/2005 9:40:06 PM
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Brigitte |
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I wouldn't worry about it unless its moldy or slimy. It's probably genetics like Steve said. A few years ago, I had one that had cantalouping on its surface. When I carved it, every canalouped spot had green flesh underneath it. It was weird.
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8/7/2005 12:34:02 PM
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DLR |
Mount Wolf, Pa
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Tremor: The seed was from a Bobier 845 X 723.
Brigitte: Thanks for your reply.
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8/7/2005 1:47:47 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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That expains it then. These are great genetics for big ugly heavy fruit. But consistant orange color isn't a strongpoint(Thanks George).
Grow well. Those are good genetics!
Do keep an eye out for soft spots, but greening here & there in streaks & patches are often normal with this genetic set. Look more toward the stem end for green.
Steve
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8/7/2005 11:38:17 PM
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