Re: wilting leaves and blown up pumpkin



Goodsue336@aol.com wrote:

> BIG Pumpkin Growers:
>
> I have two problems.  In the same patch 50' by 60' patch that has all three of
> my AG plants.  We have not had rain in NH since 6/30, but during the month of
> June it rained practically every day.  Temps for the last three weeks, highs
> 80 to 90 low 58 to 74.  Lots of sun, the patch gets 14 hours a day.  10-10-10
> granular organic fertilizer in May.
>
> Plant #1  is vigorous, dark green leaves, main vine growing 6 to 8 inches a
> day. Today my first pollinated pumpkin burst at eight days old.  Plant soil
> holds moisture well.  Watered with 100' of soaker hose on day two and seven
> for one hour.  3/4 of a tablespoon of miracle grow per gallon, four gallons on
> day four  and seven days previous to that.  The soil is moderately moist.
> Should I hold back on the water and the fertilizer?  Any thoughts on why it
> burst?
> Hard to say, bursting is not uncommon with ag's. Sometimes contributed to too
> much water or fert, but doesn't sound like it in your case. Try cutting down a
> little bit and see what happens, Don't cut back too much though and try to stay
> constintent. Keep the soil moist but let the surface dry out slightly by
> evening.
> Plant #2 the main vine has not grown for four days, secondary vines are
> growing about two inches a day.  The leaves were wilted four days ago.  Have
> watered with 150' of soaker hose three of the past four days.  The leaves are
> not wilted, but are not perky, and the color is a light green.  The first four
> feet  of the main vine has always been streaked with yellow.  No pollinated
> pumpkins.  Soil is moderately sandy.  3/4 strength miralcle grow , four
> gallons today and two other days previously (seven days apart).  Any ideas on
> how to perk this plant up?
>  The light green leaves are usually a sign of low nitrogen. The yellow streak in
> the vine is genetic and nothing to worry about. Be sure not to shock your plant
> with too much water or fert.  May be to hot to pollinate. Be consistent with the
> water.
> Plant #3 is just fine.
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated.
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