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Newcastle, CA

Do you think this is caused by powdery mildew? It is on a field pumpkin. I just want to get some education before I try to grow an AG next year.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=189650

9/12/2012 11:41:22 PM

Omaha, Ne.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=184978

Looks like mine. I used infuse, it stopped the PM. As for the yellowing is something like nutrient deficiency. caused by age maybe. or heat. Here a leaf chart you could look at too.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/Leaf_Problems_Summer_2011.pdf

9/13/2012 9:10:51 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Tom P. hooked me up with Infuse, Companion and I had my own eagle I used only once. 5 months into the season and not one stitch of PM!!!!!

My reg. pumpkins have been taken out every year about mid. August,,,,,, not this year!

9/17/2012 5:47:55 PM

Newcastle, CA

Thanks for the great resource link, that is the first I had seen the leaf chart. Chris who is Tom P? Sometime between now and next spring I need to get my arsenal together.

9/17/2012 11:33:42 PM

Muddy Waters

So, So Cal are you still using Eagle?Or are you saying the Infuse replaced it.Please explain?I think Eagle is all I need in kjn cave,but may need Companion or infuse in the future if I am growing outside.My FPs look like a turd in a punch bowl.(plants)

9/18/2012 7:24:40 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Tom P. runs extreme pumpkin store, he's helped me get 2 pumpkins this year just under a 1000 pounds!!! Really, really helpful in getting my pumpkins to continue to gain weight...... Give him a call, his number is on the Extreme Pumpkin website!

Mark, all I used the whole season was Infuse and companion because that is what I was told :)I had some Eagle and sprayed it as an insurance policy about 10 weeks into the season. That stuff is strong, I stunk up the whole neighborhood,,,,,,,, :( I'll try and not use it at all next year........... But as you know Mark,,,,, it always nice to have :)

9/18/2012 9:39:34 AM

Omaha, Ne.

I was using eagle and daconil then got PM. it started on leaves under the others. Then used infuse (thanks Glen) It's a systemic, It stopped it.

Chris just wait til the neighbors smell the compost and manure lol.

9/18/2012 10:43:06 PM

Muddy Waters

I will order some infuse for next season from Tom.Thanks for the info.That eagle smells like moth balls.Dont ask me how I got there legs apart.lol Sorry that's a childhood classic I couldn't resist,lol

9/19/2012 5:24:26 AM

Deerfield, Michigan

Nice one Mark. I will have to remember that one. lol

9/20/2012 1:47:49 AM