Re: Pumpkin Advice

Tom-
    Here are some comments on your questions.

> 1.  Are there any adverse effect to watch for when using a systemic fungicide?

>
> I have never used a systemic fungacide because of the cost, someone else who has
> should answer this question.

>
> 2.  It takes between 2 - 3 weeks to get the results of a soil test back.  In
> the middle
>      of a growing season, that is much too long to wait.  How accurate are the
>      battery operated soil analyzers sold in seed catalogs?

    To recognize and deal with nutrient problems, I look at the plant itself and
observe any problems it may have.  Then I compare this to a paper on plant
nutrition, determine what is lacking, and apply a liquid fertilizer that will
correct the problem.

>
>
> 3.  If your soil test indicates that you are near the top in all areas, is
> there really
>      a need to use dry fertilizer when tilling the soil when planting?

    I am a fertilizer addict and will always put more on, if certain areas are
higher than others, try to balance them by adding more of the lower nutrients.  If
your soil is perfect, you have nothing left to do other than grow a world record
pumpkin.

>
>
> 4.  Has anyone heard of or used tree grafting wax when dealing with splits,
> weeping
>      or stem stress instead of Captan or other fungicides?  With what success
> is
>      this done?

    I have heard of this being used with good results.  I have never tried it, but
have used window glazing to seal up some of the larger cracks in my pumpkins.

I hope this helps,

Nic Welty

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