Re: Pumpkin Report - NZ
We had really odd shaped leaves last summer here in UT - There were hardly
any leaves at all - they were all stem and stunted, deformed leaf. Any ideas
what the problem was? Could it have anything to do with a neighboring field
being sprayed with Roundup?
Mary Ann
-----Original Message-----
From: John.sargeant@stdc.govt.nz <John.sargeant@stdc.govt.nz>
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 1:00 PM
Subject: Pumpkin Report - NZ
> Having been away for a few weeks, the person looking after
>the house was not overly worried about pumpkins. This and a cool and
>somewhat wet summer to date has meant that growth has been retarded. The
>leaves look a lot smaller. Having said this, after a week of watering and
>feeding, runners are coming out and gaining about a foot a day. Lots of
male
>flowers but not sure if any pumpkins have taken as the largest is only
about
>football (Rugby) size.
>
> A phone around shows the same around Taranaki. I suspect
>that this will not be a 'classic' year but there are still lots of keen
>growers reporting "good growth".
>
> I will finish weeding the patch today and fork over the soil
>which has compacted fairly well.
>
> I will prevail!!!!!!
>
>
> Have a 'Parky' day
>
> John S
>
>
>
>
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