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Kennett Square, PA

I didn't think I got too early a start but some of my pumpkins seem to suggest I did. I have a large one (125-150lb) nearing the ripening phase of it's short life. Realizing fairs/contests are months away....is there a way to keep it around until then?

Gary

7/31/2000 10:28:56 PM

Roanoke Il

I've been told you can keep a pumpkin on the vine 80-90days if this is not true. I would be interrested to know too. I have two pumpkins that will be at least that old.

7/31/2000 11:06:36 PM

Long Island,New York

FYI..last year my pumpkins stopped growing at 60 days due to heat and drought...stopped around August 30th...they remained on the vines until weighoff on Oct 3(2?) and a couple until Oct 11. I lost none. None grew .....but none rotted.The trick seems to be to cover to keep dry and cool,dust with insecticide/fungiside regularly, and keep the weeds away...lotsa air circulation....good luck....they wer on the vine up to 110 days total.

8/1/2000 4:43:12 PM