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Topsfield, Ma.

...so here's the poop. Pumpkin is 59 days old now and growth has essentially stopped over last two days, no matter how much slack I leave in the tape ! Been cool/cold last two days and raining. Anyone think it'll pick up again ? 1000sq ft plant, fuly terminated, old growth going away at normal pace, newer growth looks great, lost stump two weeks ago. Will an AG only grow for only so many days ?
Doomsayers need not reply...LOL
Thanks
Duff

9/2/2002 7:26:32 PM

North Ga

Keep going Duff! Indian Summer Is bound to set in. You should have 70 days from what I've heard for your growing area. As long as you still have green growth you should still have fruit growth. Just my opinion.

9/2/2002 8:18:00 PM

Puyallup, WA

Duff,
I'd leave it on the vine as long as possible. My 723 had stalled for two weeks, now it has started growing again.
I doubt that it will hit 900 pounds, but at least it is still growing!

9/3/2002 12:09:56 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

Yup just leave it be, it'll start losing weight as soon as it's picked, warmer weather is on the way! first frost in my area is usually around sept 23, i live in a river valley so it comes earlier than some in my area.

Glenn

9/3/2002 8:40:35 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

Extremely pleased to report that the 1" of watering mother nature has recently provided, has stimulated almost another 2" in circ, and 1" in s to s. Thanks all !
Duff

9/3/2002 5:10:40 PM

ipswich, ma usa

Duff,

Across town I went from 128" cir to 132" cir since I saw you last over the weekend. But enough with the rain it's getting a little to humid for my liking.

John (5150)

9/4/2002 8:28:53 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

Powdery/downy mildew season is upon us...keep an eye out !!

9/4/2002 8:19:11 PM