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Roanoke Il

Question do I fungicided the pumpkin leaves that are left? most of the leaves have 5-10 quarter to half dollar size holes most of the vines are alright a few broken secoundaries some damage pumpkins. Or do I just get out the till and plant grass. mark

6/24/2004 7:37:38 PM

Greene County, Pa.

Sorry to hear the news Mark. I dont know what I would do. Probably cry first then go to the bar!

6/24/2004 7:57:35 PM

Liverpool , England

Hope ya dont think I'm gonna travel half way across the planet just to see a field of grass Mark.

6/24/2004 8:13:55 PM

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I think I recall Joe Pukos yanking out the fertilizer & having a fine year. So yanking out the tiller might not be wise just yet.

Besides, I hear say that AG's develope attitudes when pelted by hail.

I wouldn't fungicide unless you get into a fungus like weather patern.

I'd say it's time for the "Pistono Foliage Push".

6/24/2004 8:18:13 PM

Indiana

They grow and heal. If the leaves arent snapped off, its just good aeration. Been there, done that, things will be just fine. Try something systemic just for protection.

Tom

6/24/2004 8:54:40 PM

No Place Special

Sorry to hear that Mark. I do know that Dan Carlson had some pretty bad hail damage last year and dont think he really did anything about it. Long story short, he grew a PB of 1028 and the fruit had a huge hail dent in it that healed just fine. He was really worried about all the damage to his leaves but as you can see it turned out just fine! Dont even think about that tiller and grass...LOL! Best of luck! Mike Frantz

6/24/2004 11:03:44 PM

I wouldn't think fungicide would be necessary, except maybe on the fruit if the stems are damaged.

For those of you that haven't noticed, Wisconsin really got hit on Wednesday evening. Wisconsin Rapids (Mark and Wade) got hail. Jim Falls/Deer Park (me, Shannon, April, Joe) had high winds. There were a few twisters too over near Appleton (Dean). Gross, Cold, Wet Weather!

6/25/2004 12:58:28 PM

Dagobah Ohio, USA

I'm feeling for you man.
My patch was riddled by a downburst accompanied by hail a few days ago, completely shredded nearly all of my leaves on all plants. :majorbummer:
I expect some shock but I also think they will recover as they are healthy.
I've waited a few days and will be applying some neem "can't hurt", keeping my fingers X'd and hoping for the best.
Good Luck!

6/27/2004 8:54:31 AM

Colorado Hail, CO. Elev. 5,900 FT

Mark... bummer... not to worry, unless you get more once new growth emerges and that gets ripped up too. I've found just letting things take its own course works fine. Re grow vines over the older ones and cut off old leaves as you go, and bury new vines right on top of old ones with mulch even. Your fruits probably will all abort, depending how much damages the plant has. Hang in there, I'm in the same boat...

6/29/2004 8:27:21 AM