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Maryland

Hello all, my pumpkin vines have been growing at a healthy pace and all of a sudden no growth at all last night. I foliar sprayed last night at about a 1/20 application of kelp. Everything else has been the same, and they routinenly get kelp. It was applied in the late evening .Plants were watered last night soil was dry this evening.

Is this common for abrupt growth stoppage? Nothing has been pollinated yet. I dont see any major issues i have a few leaves that look off, maybe some sunburn? Take a look and see what u think?

7/9/2018 5:43:33 PM

Maryland

Ehh i cant post photos in here for some reason, photos is diary if anyone can check. Thanks

7/9/2018 5:46:03 PM

stoughton WI

Have temps been below 60 degrees at night, sometimes plants will slow way down if they are

7/9/2018 5:59:41 PM

Maryland

Its been pretty steady around 60-65 at night and up to 90-95 during the day. Ample sunshine the last few days

7/9/2018 6:10:29 PM

Rhode Island

one nights measurement means very little. let it go a few days.could just be a mistake on your part. in over twenty years of growing i have never had a plant not grow for one night???
weather will cause a slow down at times but no growth seems very odd.
pap

7/9/2018 9:05:23 PM

west central IN/East central IL

Yellow vine disease and heat will slow them real quick.

7/9/2018 11:54:14 PM

Maryland

Ok thanks guys, ill check them this evening and see how they look

7/10/2018 7:42:07 AM

Westmoreland, KS

Hi Rick: So a few things I see,
1) your plants aren't real huge so small amounts of growth is normal
2) It looks like your tips are pointing skyward which means that either they have a disease or they are lacking some nutrients. My guess is they are lacking in something.
3) Every year is a learning year. If I were you I would start thinking about next year. Ask yourself how many plants do you want to grow and then map out a 30 foot by 30 foot area for each plant if you want to grow a true giant your plants are way to close
4) Get a good soil test right now
5) Add your soil amendments and compost right now into your entire area and start working that soil you need to start now so it will be perfect for you next year.

Best of luck!

7/10/2018 9:34:27 AM

Maryland

Thanks for the reply jake.... ill try to get a soil test done... they may be lacking in something thats not in my Fert complex.
Thanks again

7/10/2018 9:40:06 AM

Westmoreland, KS

Do you have a place where you can get some compost? If so go get you a few truck loads!

7/10/2018 12:27:07 PM

Maryland

The soil i planted it in is about 1/4 compost.

7/10/2018 1:03:38 PM

Lexington, Ky

Rocky, compacted, untilled, unamended clay is a recipe for disappointment.

Use this year for experience, drop back and punt.

7/10/2018 1:52:07 PM

Maryland

Ok thanks

7/10/2018 2:28:34 PM