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ordinary,VA

What is the best course of action to take when faced with a pumpkin that has stopped growing and you have a few weeks to go till weigh-off?
If the plant is healthy should you keep the pumpkin on the plant to keep from losing water weight?
or take her off and keep her cool and dry?

last year had to take a pumpkin off due to disease.knew i would lose water weight but didnt want to lose the pumpkin.
thanks for any info.

7/30/2007 3:40:43 PM

Ohio

Ed, if it was me, Id leave it on the vine as long as possable, especially if the plant is real healthy, just keeper outta the sun my brotha!

7/30/2007 6:10:46 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

She may change her mind anytime and bulk up a tad more...go with Brook's recommendations all the way! Best of luck, Duff

7/30/2007 9:03:57 PM

sevierville, Tn

I vote on if the plant & fruit are healthy.

7/30/2007 11:03:09 PM