Re: Vine longevity
Pat
I am not sure if this will help, but I have noticed here in Australia,
the growers who planted extra early, trying to get the extra time and
warmth to grow a giant, pumpkins have all matured and are starting to
rot. Whilst the ones who planted the usual time of October, are having
pumpkins maturing at the right time.
Wendy Stayner (Australia)
Pat Storer R-Zu-2-U wrote:
>
> I have a question and PLEASE do not refer me to the archives. Do you know
> how difficult and time consuming it is to search for one little answer in
> the gazillion e-mails? That type of response is frustrating, at best.
>
> Newcomers need mentors to guide them, and we really appreciate it when you
> share your knowledge.
>
> I was wondering: If you plant a pumpkin in a climate with a long growing
> season, say 9 months like we have here in Texas, instead of 5-6 months of
> the northern areas will the pumpkins continue to grow all 9 months or does
> the vine/fruit have a certain 'life' where it stops growing and begins to
> deteriorate? As you can tell, I am a newborn - this is our first year. We
> don't even have a contest down here, but we are trying to see how they do so
> we can develop some interest with the locals.
>
> Thanks.
>
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