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N.W.Pa.

I have used a systemic once. Don't know a whole lot about it. Is there any concern on getting rid of the vines and pumpkins. How about saving the seeds for next year. any input would be appreciated

8/12/2012 7:04:11 AM

Rhode Island

no concerns at all.

vines? go into a pile in the woods and decompose naturally.(never leave them in the patch-an open invitation to winter over diseases)

seeds? no effect at all. the seeds are a by-product of the fruit .that sestemic you used? should help not hurt the seeds health ----- be sure you dry them properly

a healthy plant and fruit = healthy productive seeds.
pap

8/12/2012 8:42:33 AM

N.W.Pa.

do i need to use rubber gloves when cutting the seeds out of the cavity. thanks pap

8/12/2012 9:55:40 AM

Rhode Island

we never use anything but our hands. then we rinse off the seeds (before sorting @ drying)in a solution of 1/4 bleach to 3/4 water. then allow to dry by a fan for at least a couple weeks.
the worst thing you can do is pack away seeds that are not completely dried off.

8/13/2012 7:17:02 AM

Westford, MA

DON'T lick your fingers!!!

8/15/2012 8:39:56 AM

Rhode Island

i love the taste of bleach in the morning

8/16/2012 6:02:15 AM