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new holland ohio

My father-in-law has 4 plants that started out fine but things have changed. The new growth has been affected. the leaves are very small and has very tight ripples in them. new growth around the original leaves is affected too. We have seen anything like it, can anyone help us out?

Here is a couple of links to the pictures. If the links do not work look in the photo galory under chuck(2).

Thanks

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/displayphoto.asp?pid=1167
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/displayphoto.asp?pid=1168

6/29/2002 2:18:59 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Chuck,I've never seen anything like that before.Did your father in law do anything differant to his soil this year? did he have the soil tested profesionally,did he overload on fertilizers?Those would be some good starting points!
too me,looking at the pics,the plants look green enough and healthy,but stunted.Sorry i couldent help more.John

6/29/2002 4:05:09 PM

colorado

John makes a good point...
Steven

6/29/2002 4:18:12 PM

Commack, NY

it reminds me of pics ive seen of plants that were exposed to 24-d. anyone spray that in your area lately?

scott

6/29/2002 4:24:57 PM

canal winchester ohio

Hey Scott your right, it looks just like the plants Rocky had last year.

6/29/2002 5:44:12 PM

colorado

But so do these two...

6/29/2002 6:25:16 PM

colorado

Take a look...http://www.pgpga.com/funkyleaf.jpg

6/29/2002 6:32:09 PM

canal winchester ohio

Thats Rockys plant

6/29/2002 7:07:15 PM

colorado

I know, you mentioned rocky's plant from last year, so now I was giving you the address to look at it
Steven
P.S please read my post on compost, please!!!!

6/29/2002 7:27:59 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Chuck,did you check the pics that Colonan mentioned,it looks identical,someone in your area must have sprayed with that 2-4-D STUFF,should have your farther in law check around.That woould be my guess after seeing the pics of both plants compared.John

6/29/2002 7:36:55 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Sorry,I ment that scott mentioned.John

6/29/2002 8:06:45 PM

Farmington, Utah

Chuck, looks like what happened to my plants but worse. My 924 rose came out of it, but my 945 Van is not doing to well. It still doesn't look as bad as your pics though. I tried some sugar water on the 924 rose right away and it helped. i waited on the 945, it helped but not as well as the 924 and the 924 was hit harder at first. It was the effects of 2-4D.
Kenny B

6/29/2002 9:00:49 PM

colorado

Yeah that could work, but how much sugar should be added per 5gallons of water, for he might want to use at least that much, plus it will feed the bacteria in the soil, but beer could also do the job

6/29/2002 9:37:21 PM

colorado

I have a tonic if anyone wants to try it out for feeding your plants to strive to produce big, post to ask for it if you wanna know it, or email me at [email protected]
Steven

6/29/2002 9:39:18 PM

colorado

I have few tonics that have done well for me and could do well for you. Just ask on this post and I will tell you or email me at [email protected]
Steven

6/29/2002 9:43:40 PM

North Ga

I don't know, but I would say your ph is off.

6/29/2002 9:52:26 PM

colorado

Pappy, you need to update us on Fatback's measurements, please????

6/29/2002 9:56:06 PM

Choctaw, OK

anyone think it is squash mosaic virus??? not sure, but i have not seen anything like that....

hey chuck, how are your plants doing??

case

6/30/2002 2:09:52 AM