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alameda, ca

I was given a giant pumkin plant in June. It is now August 1st and the plant is no longer than 1.5 foot. The flowers are the size of a quarter. The leaves smaller than my palm. I have posted a picture in the photo gallery. If you can identify this plant, I would be very appreciative. It certainly doesn't look like anything on this site. Please help!

8/1/2001 1:00:43 PM

Chester Co., PA

Looked at your picture and must agree that no giants will develop on that plant. It looks almost like my cantaloupe. Was this plant severely root-bound in a pot before it was planted? That could have stunted it.

8/1/2001 4:21:04 PM

Rexburg, Idaho

It sure doesn't look like an Atlantic Giant.

8/1/2001 6:51:55 PM

Liverpool , England

Yo Novice,
I think it is an atlantic dwarf.
lol
Alun

8/1/2001 9:30:58 PM

alameda, ca

Yikes. I think the best response is the Atlantic Dwarf. I don't believe it had any root damage. It was only in a pot for a short period of time. I also, don't believe it is a giant pumpkin at all. A cantaloupe it may be. We will have to wait for fruit to develop to see.

What a disappointment. Oh well, there is always next year.

Thank you all for your help.

8/1/2001 10:19:42 PM

Charlotte, North Carolina

I don't know, but to me it looks like a cucumber plant.

Maximus (formerly Master P)

8/2/2001 3:42:39 PM

Florida

I vote for cantaloupe.

8/2/2001 6:55:40 PM

alameda, ca

The votes are in. Only time will tell at this point. I will reveal when the time comes.

lynn

8/2/2001 7:02:09 PM

Shreveport, Louisiana

You definitely have a cantaloupe plant.

8/3/2001 10:53:49 PM