Re: pumpkin distance to end of main vine

Ben,
A few years ago, I had a pumpkin on the main that went down about this time of year. It was off my 805 seed and the plant was very still very healthy. I didn't feel like pulling the plant up just yet and decided to set a fruit right at the end of a secondary. It grew quite fast and made it to 655 pounds by the first part of October and pumpkin picking time. So, I think you can still grow a very nice pumpkin with your scenario, best of luck! 

Joe Pukos

Leicester, NY






Happy Sunday to all!

Curious for opinions:
I have my chosen pumpkin growing quite nicely at about 15 feet on the vine, and I let the main go on for a while after her. Just the other day I decided to chop the head of the vine, and hopefully spur a little extra growth... so... I thought the female that was about a foot behind the chopping point was unpollinated.. well.. I was wrong. My kids want me to keep her, so, I am. I figure I have about 2-3 good weeks of growing weather left, so we shall see. 
Any thoughts how she will grow?  Does the pumpkin need vine past her?
Thanks!
Ben


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