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Durham, N.C., USA

I've got a hill of Howdens growing, just looking for a Halloween decoration or two. Started out well, eventually setting several fruit. The hill has now, however, gone downhill quickly. The leaves are yellowing terribly. It started in the middle and is working out.

Now, I understand this is the norm. I've trimmed back the dead leaves, but it's getting hard to keep up. There is some powdery mildew and I've been spraying with Daconil. Between the humidity and the ridiculous amount of rain we've had, I fear the Daconil is a waste of time.

So....what to do? I fear the fruit will not mature before the plant kicks the bucket. Is the mildew winning? I,ve got 5-10-40 and seaweed. Anything to do?

9/4/2001 9:00:29 PM

Long Island,New York

Sounds like the mildew is winning....I wish I knew a cure. Try i part milk with 9 parts water and spray everything. Repeat after rain.....report back.....G

9/5/2001 4:14:01 PM

Green Bay, Wisconsin

JMB3...I have 20 acres of pumpkins and I am having identical issues that you are. The fields are looking terrible.
I'm going to do some research, but what causes powdery mildew?????

9/6/2001 11:20:26 AM

Bonne Terre Mo.

Hi there I have 3 acres of pumpkins and have also had what sounds like the same problem if you find any thing out Autumn Man please let us know I'll do the same, hey by the way what kind of fertilizer do you use on yours just courious

Huck

9/7/2001 7:54:49 AM