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Ga.

I know this has been ask 1000 times,,but forgive me..When and how do I know when it's time to cut from the vine??My fair is Oct.11,,over a month away...My pumpkin appears to be getting freckles...Little orange spots,,I just noticed them today..It's cantaloping around the stem,,and in a few places towards bottom of pumpkin...I dont want to loose it now,,but also want it to make it to the fair..Since it's not a weigh off,,not concerned with weight anymore,,,still gonna weigh it for my self,,just to know......Plwase help me...Thanks,,,,Jeff ^_^

9/7/2001 9:53:41 PM

Manchester, N.H.

As long as it looks healthy, I would keep it on the vine until the day you have to bring it to the fair, it stays alive that much longer. Cantalouping isn't a bad thing just your pumpkin maturing. Some pumpkins stay smooth and some "canaloupe". Good luck at the fair

9/8/2001 9:02:40 AM

canal winchester ohio

As far as the cantalouping , pumpkins that have it generally weigh more than those that don't. keep measuring unless it gets soft or starts measuring smaller don't pick it.........Paul

9/8/2001 9:08:35 AM

Ga.

Most of the leaves before the pumpkin are dead from powerdy mildew,,,however,,about 20ft. beyond the pumpkin are alive,,large and healthy,,will the pumpkin still grow?How is this going to affect the longivity of it being on the vine??

9/8/2001 1:06:15 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

i think i'm probably in a little worse shape than you, having maybe 1/4 plant(if lucky) with any leaves left on it!went from 20 lbs/day early aug. down to 4lbs/day last week.i just keep measuring, and as long as there's something happening, i'm gonna leave it on the vine ! i keep feeding the stump area cause i don't have any drip hoses. used some granular around the vines. don't know if the plant can make any use of the fertilizers without any leaves ? anyone want to weigh-in ? thanks.

9/8/2001 7:09:06 PM