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milford, CT,

I had some problems with my 1230 Daletas this year and finally it looks like I have a pumpkin set. The only problem is that the stem is coming right off the top of the vine. What problems will I have? Also does anyone have any suggestions about positioning this pumpkin? I've thought about trying to rotate the vine but they are very thick(2")and are prone to cracking(that was the problem I had with this plant).It has a decent stem (4") Any advice would be great. I crossed it with an 898 Knauss and even if it isn't a monster I'm most interested in it for next years seed.

7/19/2005 9:38:02 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Take a look at my 2004 diary. I had a problem that sounds a lot like yours and I got it fixed really well. Look for the entries from about July 10th to 25th. Must be there...

7/20/2005 10:24:08 AM

Utah

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=24150

entries 277 thru 281

7/20/2005 10:50:47 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Thanks, Gordon! I was too lazy to look it up...LOL

7/20/2005 12:46:59 PM

Utah

no problem ... I wanted to see what you did ! ... and I had a few spare minutes this morning at my desk at work this morning (with super high speed internet) ... if it had been a saturday and I was at home on my super slow dial up then you guys would have been out of luck ! lol !

7/20/2005 2:11:33 PM

[email protected]

Be careful Gordon...There was a peice on the radio last week that suggested Americans spend 2.5 hours per day wasting time mostly on the internet! LOL

Mark, If push & shoove doesnt work, you might cut the main after the fruit leaving all you can while still being able to reposition the fruit.

7/20/2005 7:00:29 PM

milford, CT,

Thanks guys,I'll wait for a nice hot day when she is pliable and manipulate the vine as you said. In the worst case I'll do some cutting. Wish me luck! Mark

7/20/2005 10:51:49 PM

Ohio

Martin, good thinking on getting that pumpkin to lay the way it did.

7/21/2005 2:09:06 PM

Utah

I work for the government and I think the average here is 2.5 hours per day working ! so I'm still good. :)

7/21/2005 3:15:44 PM