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Waldoboro, Maine, USA

it seems as though... all my leaves are turning yellow?????????? any help would be appreciated. started out as just yellow around the edges of the leaves on one of the plants, now all the leaves on all the plants are getting kind of pale... haven't done much to them except a weak does of fertilizer. been kinda wet lately i dunno, i've started backups though for all of em, there is a pic on my diary of the first plant this started with. any help is appreciated.

Mike

5/21/2004 10:09:59 AM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

I know of two situations that will cause yellowing of leaves:

1. Nitrogen deficency - The plant may actually "steal"
nitrogen from older leaves to feed newer leaves.

2. Iron deficiency - The leaves will yellow, while the veins
in the leaves stay more green.

Your plants don't look too bad, judging from the pictures.
I think either case could be temporary based on overly dry
or wet conditions. Keep a close eye on them and don't go
overboard... it may just be a fast growing plant!

regards, Cliff

http://idahopumpkin.tripod.com/ (updated with pics yesterday)

5/21/2004 10:34:51 AM

Waldoboro, Maine, USA

its getting worse by the hour i think... haha, two of them have started to wilt... i dunno kinda discouraging, but what can ya do...

5/21/2004 2:07:03 PM

Hayes, Virginia

Same here check out my pictures.
GreenAngel told me last night in the chat room could be from to much sun after the leafs have been wet.
I have used Iron & Nitrogen.
hope its just a fast growing plant

5/21/2004 2:30:27 PM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

hmmm... Mr.D&ME, IMHO your plant looks awesome. I think
sometimes these AG plants get some little spots of yellow.
At least, I've seen this before and I don't think it is
cause for alarm. Color is always a finicky thing with these
plants...

Well... I'd hate to be wrong, but I think you're in good shape.

Regards, Cliff

5/21/2004 5:18:26 PM

Deer Park WA

I have had yellowing on leaves before and have attributed it to the following; 1-Held it in the peat pots for too long, and 2-overwatered the seedling in early developement. The plants have always pulled out of it and grew 5 to 7 hundred pound fruit

5/21/2004 6:37:17 PM

Waldoboro, Maine, USA

oh no, you're leaves are no where near as yellow as mine.... pretty yellow all over the leaves, and then green around the veins.... my friend is a plant and soil science major and he thinks they'll pull out... i'm hoping so, if not my back ups will be coming along pretty late....

5/22/2004 12:22:10 AM

Hayes, Virginia

Good Luck to You M.Brewer.
growem BIG!!

5/22/2004 5:47:19 PM

Hayes, Virginia

Thanks Cliff HOPE YOUR RIGHT .
The plant is looking alot better today!!

5/22/2004 5:49:27 PM