Re: When Is It Time To Pick?

Cindy:  If you measure your pumpkin on a daily or weekly basis you will
quickly see when it stops growing.  Then it is up to you when you want to
pick.  I like to get the pumpkins out of the garden to allow cleanup and the
planting of a cover crop before it gets too cold.  Just make sure you don't
sit the pumpkin directly on cement as this speeds rot.
            I am curious about using petroleum jelly to extend the life of
the sculpted pumpkin. Right now I mist mine with water and cover in plastic
wrap to extend the life of my pumpkin art.  Any better methods?
Craig Johnson
Pacific Palisades

----- Original Message -----
From: "cindy moran" <cimoran@worldnet.att.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Cc: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 12:59 PM
Subject: When Is It Time To Pick?


> 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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