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Pemberton, BC

I have six plants growing in my patch, 5 of which are doing very well. The 6th plant is pretty much done, growth is basically non-existent, the leaves are anywhere from crispy yellow to sickly light green. The plant got to about a 9ft main, and its problems may or may not be from a pesticide burn but thats the way I'm leaning. The males and females that are on the plant are now opening, I'm not going to set a pumpkin on it, but what are everyones thoughts about using the pollen. Is the pollen not quite up to snuff due to the plants health problems, or is the developed pollen unaffected by the plant? Thanks Chad

7/14/2005 10:39:32 AM

Montoursville, PA

Providing you do not have virus or pathegons the pollen will be fine. Any question pull and burn the plant. Bag it and get it off the property. Problems can be passed among us both on and in the seed.

If you happen, to have a compost pile cooking, at about one hundred and twenty degrees, composting at that temperature will zap nearly all problems.

7/14/2005 10:50:56 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Chad, update that diary soon with some pics. We are planning a trip to Whistler soon and would love to pop in on you and the family.

I'll drop you a line before we come up, love to see your farm.

Glenn

7/14/2005 5:07:34 PM

Pemberton, BC

Thanks Doc, 99% sure it's pesticide related, so I'll try and keep it going. It's a 753 Pappas(898xself)so I'd like to at least get some pollen out of it.

Glenn, would love to have you. I might not show you any big pumpkins but I'll show you some big potato fields!

Chad

7/14/2005 8:29:41 PM