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Ma

New to this site so forgive me if I am posting in the wrong area or not posting properly.
Our pumpkin plant was doing wonderfully, now the leaves are turning yellow, getting brown veining and dying. Some have holes in them but not all. The plant has flowered, but has only one or two leaves left on it, one of which is going to be completely dead soon, the other is yellow.

I posted a picture in the gallery, not sure if I can post it here.

I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what is wrong with the plant and if there is any way I can save it at this point.
Any help/advice would be appreciated we are new to the world of pumpkins.
Thank you!

6/12/2012 10:38:07 AM

Pataskala,OH

Looks like there has to be something wrong with the soil, that plant looks severely stressed. I would start another plant in better soil if possible.

6/12/2012 10:57:04 AM

Connecticut

Looks like plant stress due to cultural causes. My guess is either the plant was in a small container for too long and is suffering from root bound issues or the plant has been over watered in its current location.

The plant may survive, but the odds of producing a pumpkin are low. You would benefit by either starting more seeds or seeing if anyone in your area has a spare plant or two.

It takes time to learn all the little things about pumpkins, but for pumpkins/squash in general they do not like to have their roots disturbed or be in a site that is water logged.

Key part is to put them in the garden as soon as possible and do not keep them in a container for an extended period of time. Early in the season this means having your soil prepped and cold-frame up, but this time of year you do not have to worry about these extra inputs.

Do not give up on pumpkins just keep learning.

-Matt

6/12/2012 12:29:00 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Something is tying up your nutrients or you have a severe lack of them...

Have you done a soil test, Have you addeed anything to the soil..

6/12/2012 1:15:22 PM

Rapid City, SD

svb's?

6/12/2012 9:59:22 PM