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Here is a link to a picture of the 1010 Frantz. The leaves are growing a little different. Has anyone ever seen this before. Should I plant it or cull it. The first two leaves are deformed the third currently appears to be normal. Let me know what you think. All the rest of my plants are developing normal so I don't think it is anything environmental.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=62883

5/7/2007 10:37:54 PM

Minnesota

Chad - it can be common for a plants first few leaves to be a little misformed. It seems that plants only problem is it isnt in the dirt yet. LOL. Good Luck to you.

5/7/2007 11:57:23 PM

Sioux Falls, SD [email protected]

Its roots have hit the bottom of the pot
Should have been put out in garden a week ago
Might recover if you give it some dirt

Plant a seed in a glass jar sometime
Watch how fast the roots grow

Pumpkins don't transplant as slick as tomatoes
I put sprouted seeds in a 8in tall pot
Replant within about 3-5 days
Must keep whole dirt body intact

5/8/2007 12:02:17 AM

Danville, CA ([email protected])

Is that leaf wilted or just deformed? If wilted or soft, then there are problems, if not, then get it in the ground. I would actually disturb the roots a bit when you transplant if the roots are massed around the pot.

5/8/2007 2:11:15 AM

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If that leaf is wilting I would suspect a vascular or root rot disease. Keep it well away from the other plant(s) & wash your hands often.

5/8/2007 9:10:07 AM

Minnesota

The leaves are not wilting. They were just deformed from day 1. I transplanted it today and the roots did not appear to be root bound. Hopefully the next leaves will develop correctly. Thank you for your help.

5/8/2007 10:10:42 PM