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Yreka, CA

I am forced to change residences, in mid-season, leaving my half-grown pumpkins behind. (Actually, my landlord has told me to tear them up, but that is another tale.) I have just put three new seeds in the ground, yesterday, at my new residence. Is there still time for them to matue? I am just shooting for Halloween, not competition though. :-) Thanks!

8/8/2003 5:13:15 PM

canal winchester ohio

One option might be to get some cuttings off the plant(s) you have now & start from there. It will save you some time.

8/8/2003 5:42:06 PM

Puyallup, WA

Well, there is something to be said for owning your own home! I found that first time homeowners are shocked at the taxation rate of the home owner.
You have eighty days to Holloween. You could get a pretty good size pumpkin by then.

8/8/2003 6:04:21 PM

How about doing extensive pruning on the plants you have, digging up as huge a rootball as possible, and trying to transplant? The acclimation and shock of transplant would take a while for the plant to recooperate, but it might be faster than starting over. ???

8/8/2003 6:46:21 PM

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I'm with Brigitte on this one. You stand to lose nothing (but time) trying to move them however crazy that sounds. Prepare the new location first. Prune a vine on nonessential growth with a reasonably sized set. Get some friends (not clumsy drunken ones. Save the beer for after the move) & a long bed covered truck. Be careful. Make the plant part of the move at dusk. Mist before & after the move. Cover the roots & vine nodes with potting soil - not a heavy topsoil. Treat the freshly moved plants to some Rootone rooting hormone liquid drenches immediately. Water lightly but frequently after the move. Provide shade & keep your fingers crossed. Ween them carefully off the water as they indicate by wilting. If they don't survive, you'll at least have the satisfaction of knowing they didn't die in vain.

Keep those seeds going too. Likely you'll get something for fall.

Good luck with the move.

Steve

8/8/2003 8:57:38 PM

porterville,california usa

pvz, out here in ca. our season is way longer than most. you still have plenty of time for a big one from seed. i just started another patch today myself. good luck!

8/9/2003 1:33:54 AM

Yreka, CA

Hey, thanks everyone! I believe I will have a shot at moving it. That had not really occurred to me. I will be so delighted it it works! I will let you know.... Cheers!

Patience

8/11/2003 3:33:14 PM