Re: Small Pumpkin Question
Without seeing pictures, you probably have one of the following:
1. Bacterial blight caused by cucumber beetles. Action spray with Scimitar
or Warrior T every two weeks. Dying plants will more than likely die, you
may have a chance of keeping the blight from spreading.
2. Squash bugs, they bite the plant and inject a toxin - same treatment as
above.
3. Phytophora - root and stem disease. Bad news if you have it. Only can
treat with a systemic fungicide such as Subdue. Out of the three, I believe
you have number one. I have about 5 acres besides my AG's of squash and
pumpkins. I pretty well see it all. Keep the cucumber beetle under control
and most of the other problems go away.
I hope this helps.
Russ
Burlington, WI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chriss" <chriss@columbus.rr.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 4:22 PM
Subject: Small Pumpkin Question
> Hi All,
> In addition to my giant I am growing Jack O'lantern pumpkins too. My leaf
> stems are all getting mushy and the leaves are turning yellow or just
dying.
> Does anyone know why this is happening? Thanks for any and all help!
> Chriss Chriss@columbus.rr.com
> Delaware,Ohio
>
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