Re: slowing down the growth
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: slowing down the growth
- From: V* B*
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 18:17:31 -0800
- References: <e2424d6a.247c8f9c@aol.com>
Heilmanjon@aol.com wrote:
> <what i want to know is what do other people do to
> control rapid growth late in the season. this is to try to controlsuch
> things as blossom end blowout due to a sudden rain>
>
> Ok, now I understand.
> Two things I have seen and used. First, do not use a lot of fertilizer late
> in the year. It is a calculated risk, and how much depends on how bad you
> want the biggest pumpkin rather than any pumpkin.
> Second, consider keeping a small second fruit on the plant, a late set, as a
> shock absorber.
> Others will have many other suggestions, and the real growers will say, "Full
> speed ahead and damn the splits!"
> Good luck.
>
> mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Most growth late in the season is slow. But you maybe able to push hard ..and
get one moving...and then you get nervous the bigger the pumpkin gets. So its
best to get it big early by pacing it....... Some have tried cutting the water
BUT THIS IS NOT that great of an idea as the pumpkin can lose some weight. Some
cut leaves to slow food production. AND WHEN your REAL///////////
NERVOUS../////.....//////////////. Knoch the stem. AND WHEN you can't take it
anymore severe all and pray.............MODERATION is the key word. Everyones
tolerance level of risk is different you have to find your speed and try and
reach your personal goal. I myself am a whimp i just cant take splitting a
pumpkin or blowing it up..........so I play it slow and easy.......others like
the pedal to the metal......MB
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