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Kentucky - USA

Any suggestions on how to make the leaves stay alive longer on a plant?

Thanks for any info

Tim

10/24/2002 9:33:59 PM

Western Pa.

Use insecticide, fungicide, and prevent any chance of frost!

kilr

10/25/2002 12:09:27 AM

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Tim,
Were the leaves covered in by a greyish powdery substance beofre they died? Or did they just wither quickly to brown?

Steve

10/25/2002 7:57:01 PM

Kentucky - USA

The leaves died kind of normal. I always spray with fungicide and insecticide. I thought maybe they might be something to put on the plant to lengthen the leaf longevity.

Thanks

10/26/2002 12:27:49 AM

Caceres, Spain

Besides the tipical deseases that can low down the normal length of life for a pumpkin leaf, the correct soil balance has a fundamental importance. If you haven't get a pH near 7 or you have little of Ca, Mg, K, P, or in minor quantities: Fe, B, Mn, Co, etc. the leaves will last shorter.
Do a soil and a leaf analysis could be a great idea.

10/27/2002 2:14:32 PM