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Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

ok, most of my plants are under six inches long and have just started to think of vining, what should I add?

Should I add a bunch of nitro?

What would u advise me too do?

6/17/2008 10:18:08 PM

Atlanta, Georgia

If you've prepared your soil well, then you really shouldn't have to make any drastic fertilizer moves...
Young plants rely mostly on Phosphorus for root growth followed by nitrogen for green plant growth and lastly Potassium for fruit growth near the end of the season. Whatever you do, just do it in small increments and you'll be safe.
Best regards,
Michel in Hotlanta

6/17/2008 10:22:01 PM

Columbus,ohio

My plant just started vining don't worry...In the general discusion board the is something about late polination=small pumpkin. Almost every1 said no.

6/17/2008 11:16:53 PM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

I'd hit it with a little water soluble fert, like some type of Miracle Grow or Peters or whatever, to get it going.

6/17/2008 11:38:15 PM

California High Desert CinnamintStick@msn.com

If you add to much nitrogen it will make it harder to get it to lay down. It will also make it brittle. I found that out when I broke my husbands vine in half. Read these http://www.mainepumpkins.com/howto3.html
http://www.hollandsgiants.com/fertprogram.html

6/18/2008 1:03:17 AM

southwest MO

Stick to your plan... They are probably just needing some favorable weather.

6/18/2008 9:14:55 AM

Denver, CO

Capt'n,
I was in the same boat last week. I plied the water on the plants, about 2 hours a day with a soaker hose. They are now at about two to three feet and growing ok. Water seemed to help anlong with fertilizer. I am not a beliver in letting a plant sit at this point. Some risks have to be taken, especially here in Colorado. We just dont have enough warm fall days to make up for time lost right now. We will never make the 4th of July date but maybe by the 15th if all goes well.

6/18/2008 4:49:22 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

Hoping for july 14th pollination,

Thanks for the advice guys,

6/18/2008 10:14:20 PM