also need help
Hi All,
We're here in southern CT and had written about losing a nice pumpkin
(our first) in early August due to the blossom end rotting out. With
encouragement from other growers we kept the plant going and now have a
baseball-sized pumpkin on the other end of the plant. This is a small
raised-bed situation, but a healthy plant nonetheless. The fruit is
growing on one of the smaller (thinner) vines that shoot off the main
right where it goes into the ground. It's about eight feet out.
Should we cut off some of the other vines to give it a better chance?
Should we bag it entirely? At this point we would just like something
resembling a pumpkin by Halloween. We have learned to lay the pumpkin
on its side this time to avoid the rot. There are also lots more
fertilized females but they are smaller. Can't decide to whack 'em or
not. Anyone out there doing late pumpkins Any advice appreciated.
Thanks. Teri & son Garrett
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