More help ....Please
Rich,
Offhand I'd say the closer the fruit is to the main trunk, the harder the
tug of war as the fruit tries to grow to an astonishing 1500 lbs (every AG's
dream).
As the fruit grows, its stem rises, lifting everything around it, like an
incoming tide. The trunk with its root system can either grab on underground
and hold tight, stunting the pumpkin's growth, or the pumpkin can pull its
life support up by the roots.
Neither is pretty, and children should be shielded from the sight and
sounds.
Good luck!
Kathie
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>From: "Rich Canter" <chaselounge@msn.com>
>To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
>Subject: Re: A little more help ....Please
>Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2004, 8:41 PM
>
> On this topic,
> I have seen many posts stating that the pumpkins need to be several feet out.
> Why?
> What is the closest it could be and what is the problem with having one right
> up there with mama?
> Rich
> Texas
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BMas1001@aol.com
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 8:37 PM
> Subject: A little help ....Please
>
>
> Hi All;
> I would appreciate any help I can get.....................
> 1. I have two pumpkins both about 5-6 foot from the root ball.
> I
> assume this is to close, but not sure. Would this not cause to much stress
> on the pumpkin?
> 2. One of these has already blossomed and at this time there are
> no males open. Can I assume that this probably did not get a good
> pollination?
> 3. I have another pumpkin about 12 feet out from the root ball.
> Is this a good distance?
> 4. Is it OK to freeze male blossoms, as some are ready to open
> and my new female is not ready yet?
> That you for all your help.......................
>
>
> Tony C.
>
> Fairport, NY
>
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