When Is It Time To Pick?
- Subject: When Is It Time To Pick?
- From: "cindy moran" c*@worldnet.att.net
- Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:59:16 -0500
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
Hi,
I'm growing my first Atlantic Giant, I think it's about 250 lbs. My
question is, how do you know when it is time to pick? Should I wait until
the stem is completely dry?
Also, I'm starting to see green on the bottom of the pumpkin. The skin is
not soft, it won't wipe off. Do you know the cause? Is there anything I
can do to prevent it? Will it eventually rot my pumpkin? Should I pick it
now or wait?
I don't own a lifting tarp. Are the pumpkins pretty easy to roll? I want
to place it on a regular tarp and just grab the corners and lift. Any other
suggestions?
How long will the pumpkin last after it's been carved? I read that you can
apply petroleum jelly to help it last longer.
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