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Middle TN

I dont know what this is or what to do about it! Its spread to other leaves and is working its way down the vine. Its already spread past where Homer (my biggest pumpkin) is setting. Its actually gotten worse since this pic was taken. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated, Im really worried :(

link below..

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=111022

7/14/2009 1:45:35 PM

Dillsburg, PA

That looks like old leaves to me??? Does it start at the stump and run down the vine?

7/14/2009 3:26:43 PM

Middle TN

yes, it starts at the stump and is spreading to other leaves down the vine getting closer to the end. I'll take more pics maybe I can get a better view.

7/14/2009 5:11:14 PM

Middle TN

Just added 6 new pics of the problem to my diary. Hopefully someone can tell me what to do. I cant grow a pumpkin without a vine and my vine is ruined :(

7/14/2009 5:37:04 PM

looks like you have sprayed insecticide or fungicide in sun light?

7/14/2009 6:59:01 PM

Middle TN

I admit I did spray insecticide in the sun the first time, my line of thinking was not to leave it wet during the night and promote mildew, but that was over a month ago. Would it creep along spreading to other leaves like this?

I later heard the phrase "sevin in the morning farmer take warning, sevin at night farmer sleep tight" wish Id known that before :(

7/14/2009 7:50:49 PM

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=111023

outer edge looks like salt damage

7/14/2009 9:56:47 PM

Middle TN

salt damage? Im sorry, I dont know what that is.

7/15/2009 4:33:05 AM

Long Island,New York

spray injury.

7/15/2009 6:10:06 AM

Middle TN

thanks so much for your help, you guys are great. Another lesson learned ;)
Actually two lessons.. learned what 'salt damage' is and to NEVER spray ANYTHING in the sun!!

7/15/2009 11:46:35 AM