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Creston, Iowa

I think I know the answer already but would like confirmation on my thoughts. My leaves are turning yellow. Could this be caused by wet ground? It has been raining a lot and I don't think I have had dried ground for over two weeks. On top of it all, we have had very little sun to dry out the ground.
Frank of Iowa

5/30/2007 10:49:50 AM

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Could be too much water, lack of sune, etc.

Check for mites too.

5/30/2007 11:43:49 AM

Eugene,OR

Is it cold? Is your soil cold?

5/30/2007 12:05:16 PM

Puyallup, WA

Almost always my yellowing problems are do to wet, cold soil.

5/30/2007 1:58:10 PM

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Cold was my first thought too but I believe Iowa has been warmer than average???

5/30/2007 7:25:49 PM

Creston, Iowa

In this area of Iowa, it is not only wet but also fairly cool. There hasn't been many days that it has been above the high 70's. My long gourds and watermelons have been in the ground for over two weeks and no sign of anything coming up.
Really upsetting since one of my pumpkins was started by my students at school and it was really looking great when I transplanted it. I just knew that it would produce top honors at the Iowa State Fair this year. As things now looks, I am not for sure what I'll have at that time.

Frank

5/30/2007 7:41:40 PM

Delaware, Ohio

Are they spots? Check and spray for bugs before you call it a day. I've had some yellow spots,I applied sevin and used the garlic concoction. Garlic, water, soap or molasses brewed for a couple of days, and sprayed on. I'm still waiting to see if that helps.

5/30/2007 11:57:22 PM

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Frank,

You need sun, warm weather & .... the patience of a siant.

5/31/2007 12:45:01 AM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

I confer, you need SUN!

5/31/2007 6:34:52 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

I concur too. You need patience.

5/31/2007 9:52:15 PM

maine USA

Probably lack of sun, but what about nitrogen deficency? thanks KathyT

5/31/2007 11:41:25 PM