Re: What to do when growth stops.


     Keep all you pumpkins dry and cool.  I would leave them on the vine for 
a few weeks.  Just to let them harden up, then I would bring them inside.


>From: PDelm30578@aol.com
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>Subject: What to do when growth stops.
>Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:16:48 EDT
>
>I have 3 pumpkins whose growth has stopped.  The heaviest is about 200 lbs.
>They are deep orange and
>ribbed.  How long can they be left on the vine.?  They matured early with 
>all
>of the heat in July.
>A second plant with creamy-colored pumkins is still showing signs of 
>growth.
>I would like to leave all of these on as long as possible.  Any suggestions
>would be welcome.
>In thelast week or so, the weather has turned to below normal temps and
>frequent sprinkles.  Not enough rain to break the long drought. Just enough
>to keep everything damp.
>Paul in PERINTON, NY ( the land of clay and stones)
>
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