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Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Every single one of my secondaries have been hit with round up. All new growth is yellow and looks real bad. Will the plants grow out of it and become green again or is the season over? Thanks

6/29/2016 6:20:43 PM

Central NY

Ut oh...

6/29/2016 6:59:56 PM

Central NY

I'm not 100% sure but I know it's not good...

6/29/2016 7:00:35 PM

they will grow out of it.. but take 2x4 to forehead so you dont repeat

6/29/2016 7:09:03 PM

Torrance, Ca.

lol Don!

6/29/2016 7:44:05 PM

Central NY

They will?.. Thats good to know...sorry ray... I was no help...

6/29/2016 8:28:15 PM

formerly RGG

It will just cost you a little precious time getting your plant up to the size you want to grow it.

6/29/2016 9:30:39 PM

Winthrop N Y

No place in a pumpkin patch for roundup.

6/29/2016 9:33:27 PM

formerly RGG

I agree Don, there are better ways to deal with weeds than taking chances with herbicide.

6/29/2016 9:47:04 PM

Muddy Waters

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6/29/2016 10:20:40 PM

Bethlehem CT

Ray they will grow out of it. Are you sure they got hit with round up? It could easily be something else too. Micro nutrient deficiency, (best case scenario) or Yellow vine disease. (worst case)

6/30/2016 6:48:11 AM

Bethlehem CT

This picture is from Nana Rea's patch last year, This is what round up poisoning looks like.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=239226

6/30/2016 6:52:07 AM

Bethlehem CT

I said they will grow out of it, but depending on how much they took in, it could take quite some time.

6/30/2016 6:53:37 AM

Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Thanks guys. Yes, definitely roundup.

6/30/2016 9:21:27 AM

Eganville, Ontario

I hate to even say it, but I'd guess your plants are done. I did the same thing two years ago. I rushed the spraying as I was tight for time, and the wind was light...four days later it was over. I tried to talk myself into thinking they'd rebound, but they never did. I grew a lot of cover crop that year as soon as I pulled the plants.

Here's some photos of what mine looked like: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=221743

I don't fault you for using Round-Up. It's in my Top 3 of must have products, and probably #1. I wouldn't grow without it. I couldn't.

The last two years I've really figured out how to use it in front of the vines. The key is a blast shield that I use. It's almost like an upside down picket sign that I hold on the ground. A 12" tall by 36" wide board that I move around with a 2x2 attached to it. The board always stays facing my plant, and the sprayer nozzle always stays on the other side of the board. It's been the difference maker as I can get within a foot of vine tips.

Of course, I'd rather not be that close to the tips, so I stay ahead 4 feet with weedless ground as the plant grows.

Don't beat yourself up too hard. It's a tough lesson and feels totally awful knowing you probably have to pull the plants. I remember that feeling. You can still get a weedless garden with Round-Up safely.

Here's mine this year. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=259073

6/30/2016 9:37:09 AM

Elizabeth, PA

Ryan just looked at your pic from 2014 and you mention spraying under old taller growth with no ill effects. Is this a safe alternative to weeding by hand further back on the plant? Obviously you want to avoid the leaves but what about the vine?

6/30/2016 10:39:04 AM

Elizabeth, PA

This and the previous post go together. First year grower but have also been using roundup for years on and around many other plants. If I'm worried about drift I just apply with a paint roller just I've never use it around AG's. Just looking to make sure it's pretty safe before trying don't want to ruin everything I've done to this point.

6/30/2016 11:14:29 AM

Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Thanks Ryan. Did the same thing. I have been spraying it for years with no issue, and this year I had a little window of time and totally rushed it. Plants were way ahead of schedule and fruit were set. Unreal.

6/30/2016 11:21:06 AM

Eganville, Ontario

I've sprayed a little under old growth but I don't like risking it. I know some growers do crawl through and shoot the weeds but I don't have the balls to try it. I get the weeds before they start for the most part.

6/30/2016 1:01:53 PM

Central NY

I'm pretty sure LL used round up last year... Her pumpkins turned out decent...I'm tryin it this year on the plants I can't keep up with...I'll dial the sprayer tip open so it doesn't blow mist...so far so good

6/30/2016 1:14:02 PM

Weatherman

Ron W uses Round Up doesn't seem to have a problem.

6/30/2016 2:06:45 PM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

You should use generic glysophate(41%)only, not Roundup, at the rate of 1 or 2 tbsp. per gal. Don't apply before August and stay far away from the younger leaves and vine tips.

6/30/2016 2:54:15 PM

i use glysophate also just like larry says my 2x4 comment was having fun with ray im sure he knows that we know each other 12 years or more still have a 1081 leonzi seed from long ago. i to got small young leafs a sniff of it couple times i should know better use under mature leafs

6/30/2016 3:46:20 PM

Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Of course Don! We go way back. Wasn't offended at all. It was a dumb a$$ move lol

6/30/2016 4:00:08 PM

Luskville Quebec Canada

I would not use round up for moral purpose ,
I cant back mosantos control over the world
this stuff is crap to me
who knows ??

6/30/2016 8:46:42 PM

Walhalla, ND.

One thing I've done in the garden, I wasn't growing AGs then was to use a mop. Spray the mop with roundup far away from the plants then mop the weeds. It works very well, don't have to worry about wind.

6/30/2016 10:25:45 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

YUM...sounds like a great salad dressing on all our vegetables!!!!!!!!

6/30/2016 11:15:11 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

and you all wonder why Donald Trump is going to BEE your next President.....lol

6/30/2016 11:17:18 PM

Massillon, Ohio

In my case, a pumpkin had not yet been set. I waited quite a long time before pulling the plants. Mature leaves stayed green. No new growth continued. Game over. No fun!

7/1/2016 9:30:28 AM

Western PA

I go half dose and stay at least 6 feet from any newer growth. Works very well. Also, spray on a very calm day.

7/1/2016 10:50:44 AM