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Dillonvale, Ohio

How long can a fruit stay on the vine, not growing, and still make it to a weigh-off? I'm trying to decide what to do, the later weigh-off is 16 days later.

8/28/2019 10:16:08 AM

west central IN/East central IL

my 1225 from last year was on the vine for about 142days. harvested end of september.

8/28/2019 10:25:38 AM

Merrimack NH

Keep it dry, build a shelter over it if you can to keep the sun and the rain off of it. Put a pallet under it if you can. As long as it's sound, it will last.

8/28/2019 1:56:46 PM

Grittyville, WA

If it's not growing then take it asap. That's my opinion... But barely growing is just fine. I have had one hold up to 150 days. Probably could have stayed on a week longer if I had kept the rain off the stem.

8/29/2019 12:51:36 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Whether it is still growing or not is irrelevant. A healthy mature pumpkin will last for ages. If your pumpkin stopped growing early, like day 50 or something, it is probably a sign that it is not healthy. Either way, take steps like Barry suggested to better your chances. You could also consider putting a fungicide on the stem because I have seen this area dry out or begin to rot fastest. And keep in mind that bug especially cucumber beetles will still eat the hell out of a finished pumpkin so a light spray every so often is a good idea.

8/29/2019 1:54:11 AM

Grittyville, WA

Let us know how it goes. The younger ones will go downhill faster. I dont think anyone's kins should be completely done growing yet. I would be worried if mine stopped. I have a small woven poly line taped around mine so I can see the growth. I crimp it and the mark stays in the line. . .Its easy to see as little as 1/4 inch of growth.

8/29/2019 2:21:54 PM