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Ontario

I have a kin growing on the plant that i gave up on after i lost the fruit in early August, i measured the fruit yesterday for the first time and is a little over 400lbs, i havent watered or fertilized this plant since late July or looked after it at all, the kin is growing on top of the vine its on..my question is should i bother trying to keep it going or will it eventually die off from crushing the vine?

9/15/2015 10:06:33 PM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Always hope! If you are over 400lbs, and you have a controlled pollination, yes, tend to it. Work some sand around the shoulders rocking it side to side to lift it off the vine. Best of luck, and have fun!

9/15/2015 10:28:08 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Great advise Big Show Dog.

9/16/2015 7:27:37 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

You could try digging a hole under the vine to take pressure off. I have done that to help out birdbath pumpkins.

9/16/2015 8:46:11 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Almost Harvest time anyways....leave it till its time for weighoff. Your having a great year Orv...welcome to the madness.

You want some great proven BC seeds for next year? Drop me an email and the boyz will set you up.

9/16/2015 7:29:12 PM

East Jordan, MI

NEVER give up!

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=138447

digging out from under it is likely the best option. Good luck!

9/16/2015 9:47:02 PM