Re: Pumpkin Problem

We had a problem similar to this 2 years ago.  The plant kept bushing out,
instead of sending out a runner.  We kept trimming back the bushing leaves,
and eventually it did run, but we did not get a pumpkin over 300 pounds from
this plant.  And the plant had been root bound, when it was time to plant the
weather had turned for the worse and it snowed so we needed to hold off
getting it the garden.  We still think the reason it went bad was because it
was root bound 
But I would be wary of having recieved something other than
Atlantic Giant too.
Best of luck to you.



----- Original Message ----
From:
Cliff Warren <cliffwarren@yahoo.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Tuesday, June
10, 2008 4:26:28 PM
Subject: Re: Pumpkin Problem

It's been so long since I've
contributed anything on this list,... I guess I'll field this one.

Hi Cathy,
If the plant has been outside since April 20th and hasn't produced any vines,
yes, I'd say that something is wrong. Especially in your warm climate.

One
thing to mention... normally you can't keep these seedlings inside very long.
The first two leaves are "seed leaves" and are different in appearance from
the "true" leaves that follow. As soon as the first true leaf is starting to
form  (3 to 5 days after germination) you need to find a place for it in the
patch.

Having said that, I don't think that is your problem unless the plant
was seriously root bound.

I hope someone didn't put bush-type Jack-'B-Littles
in your seed packet.

I would suggest, send a picture, but this list doesn't
handle pictures. So to the group, what think ye? Can a root bound plant have
issues to the point that it doesn't send out vines?

I do hope your plant
starts to vine. You could send me a picture (not to the list).

Best regards,
Cliff



----- Original Message ----
From: cathy ridgdill
<cridgdill@hotmail.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
2:52:18 PM
Subject: Pumpkin Problem

Hello,

This is my first time to attempt
growing a giant pumpkin.  I started with a
pack of seeds called Atlantic
Giants.  I know these seeds are not "pedigreed,"
but I thought it would be an
inexpensive way to get started.  When I planted
my seedling on April 20 I had
about 3-4 very nice leaves developed.  We dug a
really big hole, back filled
with dirt and compost.  I've kept it watered, but
I don't think over watered. 
The plant has not sent out any vines at all, but
has two blooms.  The blooms
seem healthy, but I know this can't be normal.

Any suggestions on what may
have happened, or are my packaged seeds just
trash.

Thanks,
Cathy Ridgdill
Augusta GA

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