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Hubbardston ma usa

Hi everyone, i noticed one of my secondary vines has a split in it 4 inches long by 1/2 inch wide, should i cut it off? And secondly when is the pumpkin teady to cut? The stem on mine is getting that woody look, thanks

8/10/2016 7:04:40 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Splits happen. Don't worry too much about it. Just don't let it sit full of water. You might need a small hole to keep it drained out. The pumpkin to ready to harvest when it quits growing.

8/10/2016 8:12:23 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

A pumpkin can stay on the vine a long time after it quits growing if the weather is cool. In hot August weather they will cook and rot a lot quicker. If you are looking to get every pound out of it for a weighoff, leave it on the vine as long as possible. Once they are cut off they dry out and lose weight. On the vine, they keep getting some moisture.

8/10/2016 9:46:39 AM

Hubbardston ma usa

Thank you

8/11/2016 6:56:25 PM