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Edmonton, 53.5N, 113.6W

It hailed a little last night - my plant isn't going to make it... I'm very sad

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/6923407.bin?size=620x400s

7/12/2012 2:33:18 PM

Ashland, KY

Oh man! I saw the pics in your diary. Such rotten luck. I am bummed for you.

7/12/2012 3:45:48 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Damn, sorry about that.

7/12/2012 4:56:18 PM

Pimpama Australia

Wow that must have been some hail. So sorry. Your patch looked awesome before hand.

7/12/2012 6:20:53 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Give it a good shot of Fungicide and Kelp and you will be amazed at how the plant will recover if the main vine is not severly damaged

7/12/2012 8:08:00 PM

Omaha, Ne.

It scared me. Don't know if I ever look at another diary. Sorry:-(

7/12/2012 8:08:52 PM

Linden, Mi.,

"WOW" never seen such damage.

My heart goes out to you !

7/12/2012 9:08:24 PM

Cheyenne,WY

Sorry to see the damage.

7/12/2012 10:42:28 PM

Lloydminster/AB

Sounds like some people think you might be giving up but like you say it's just a minor setback. It can grow back but our seasons are a little shorter and make it tougher to overcome, but anybody living in -40 winters and + 40 celcius summers is too stubborn to just give up. Some hoops and some late season protection might get you something. That's a win right there.

7/13/2012 2:06:34 AM

East Jordan, MI

That is the worst I've ever seen, but give Linus' suggestion a shot, it might surprise you. You don't have much more than time to lose.

7/13/2012 3:05:59 AM

Edmonton, 53.5N, 113.6W

This morning a tattered male flower opened up so there is a little life left in the plant. The plant does need leaves though so we'll see if there are signs of new leaf growth.

7/13/2012 10:49:42 AM

Lakewood, Colorado

This is what happened to ArvadaBoy in 2009.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=113502

He put up hail netting after that.

7/13/2012 11:14:14 AM

Omaha, Ne.

I did it again.... now I'm going to have nightmares

7/13/2012 5:09:32 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

You will be amazed at the resiliency of these plants..

7/13/2012 5:39:32 PM

Taber, Alberta

Take Don's advice. Growing in Alberta is an adventure. Stick it out, you never know what you might get.

7/14/2012 8:07:34 PM