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Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

1. I tried googling this, but no luck, does a bug zapper light attract cuke beetles or vine borers at night?
I am having a great season so far, with some great genetics, and want to keep it that way. As I'm only in season two, I have zero experience with feeding these monsters over the long haul. I am experienced enough in growing in general to be able to watch my plants for signs of nutrient needs, however, I don't want to 'dose them' to the moon and kick off the pumpkins.
2. When they do begin telling me they require some groceries, what's a good N-P-K ratio? They get their weekly dose of Phytomin (fish fert) 4-3-4. The systemic I currently use every two weeks is 9-14-9. They are on a time release fertilizer that is 3-4-7.
3. Do the kins require N? I know they want P and K and Calcium plus magnesium, but what effect does N have for the growing kin?
Basically, what's a big 'NO-NO' with these guys during kin growth period as far as adding nutrients.

6/8/2014 8:31:23 AM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

One additional question:
4. Is there a chart or something somewhere that is a good indicator of where a kin 'should be' in OTT measurement at any given DAP?

6/8/2014 11:41:15 AM

Home of happy lil plants

number 3- dont add to much K or K to fast

number 4 gpc1.org theres a pacer under resources tab for 1200lbs its more of a general chart to write stuff on really fun to compare anyways

6/8/2014 1:13:15 PM

Slovenija

i hawe a problem i hawe a reletevli smal garden rome for onli one plant hade a second for cros polination but it did not sorwiwe .so now i hawe a dilema cane i use the maile from the same plant or use a regular pumpckin and dos that efect the size. i wil not sawe the ceeds. thanks for the info

6/8/2014 5:47:05 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

No. 3 don't add too much N before pollination. You can put the plant into vine growing mode and cause fruit to abort.

6/8/2014 6:20:38 PM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

I was wondering about N and pollination/aborting. How long before or after pollination would be a 'safe' bet to not risk aborting the kin? I'm wondering as one of my systemics is a 'feed' as well and contains 9-14-9. When would be safe to give that systemic in regards to number of days pre or post pollination?
VRTICKAR:
If I'm understanding you correctly, it's perfectly fine to pollinate with a male from the same plant, it's called 'self pollination'.
Spence:
I tried to go to the link you provided, but it wouldn't open...

6/9/2014 6:24:53 AM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Okay, got the chart to load spence! The one kin I have is 2" behind what chart says for day12. So....back to the 'what do I feed it' question to bump the pumpkin along, but not create excess foliage.

6/9/2014 9:34:19 AM

Hermitage, PA

Too much Nitrogen will cause spindly vine growth, and poor fruit set. I usually stop N a few weeks before pollination and until I am sure the kin hasn't aborted. If it has a dull sheen, it's probably aborted, fruits should have a shiny sheen.Bug zappers only entertain cuke beetles...

6/9/2014 11:35:29 AM