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Appleton WI

Yes...will too much rain hurt pumpkin plant? May sound silly...but? John Hoepfner Appleton, WI

8/21/2014 1:49:33 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Depends on how well your soil drains, and if you are next to a creek subject to flooding. If you have extra rain send some down here. We have had about 1 inch since the end of June.

8/21/2014 2:41:38 PM

Central Minnesota

If your soil was dry prior to the rain, meaning your plants were underwatered, you run the risk of blowing up your pumpkin. If you had adequate to high moisture levels in your soil prior to the rain, you should be ok. Overwatered soil will lead to nutrient uptake issues but that should correct itself fairly quick if your soil was right prior to the rain and has adequate drainage.

8/21/2014 2:46:14 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Nitrogen moves quickly through the soil, especially artificial forms. Organic N like manure or a prior legume crop will stay in the soil better. A lot of rain could take out the N, but that is more critical early in the season. This time of year you are more interested in growing fruit than vines. If your soil has been staying wet you may run into fungal root diseases. A systemic phosphite like Agri Fos can help with that.

8/21/2014 6:55:37 PM

Appleton WI

where does one get Agri Fos?

8/21/2014 8:31:04 PM

East Jordan, MI

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/monterey-agrifos-systemic-fungicide-p-1573.html

8/21/2014 8:50:51 PM

Appleton WI

thanks John H

8/21/2014 8:58:57 PM