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Mineral Virginia

I have a nicely shaped pumpkin I'd like to push along. I stopped all liquid ferts due to some issues with females aborting early, but I do have this one plant I'd like to kepp pushing. Pumpkin is at about 45#, would like to get it to 100# what do you feed to these mid termers? Plenty of fert/compost under main and seconds, leaves look good, would just like to keep packing on the weight.

thanks.

8/1/2002 4:11:18 PM

Commack, NY

you'll get it way over 100 without doing anything!!

8/1/2002 6:52:49 PM

North Ga

Man, I wish I had one like that in my patch right now!!!

8/1/2002 7:17:11 PM

North Ga

I would spread a little wood ash around and hang on!!

8/1/2002 7:20:02 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Pappy - Did you have good results with the wood ash?
I saw this in Langevin's second book and wondered about it.

Thanks - Ceis

8/1/2002 8:44:54 PM

Mineral Virginia

You patronizin me Pappy? ;) Didn't you just wrap up a 600#'nder? This is my first year, I'm just tryin to keep up in the little league......

8/2/2002 8:52:53 AM

North Ga

CEIS, I think the wood ash works great. I'll keep using it. No funny I'm not patronizing you. LOL! I only have 4 little seedlings in my patch right now and a 45#er would look great sitting out there under a lush green canopy!!

8/2/2002 10:15:59 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Thanks Pappy - I think I'll clean out the fire place this weekend and spread a little ash around.

I should be thankful for what I got on the vine - but have run into some cool temps at night. Growth has slowed down considerably so I'm a little disappointed.

Good luck with the seedlings. - Ceis

8/2/2002 11:04:57 AM

san jose california

does it make a differents in what wood ash you use oak pine

8/2/2002 2:23:40 PM

Mineral Virginia

Is it something I can buy in the store or do I need to set a tree on fire tonight and shovel it up in the morning?

8/2/2002 2:37:09 PM

North Ga

I use only oak. Can't say if other ash works as well.

8/2/2002 4:11:56 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

No Pappy It's tempting but....I'm gonna raise my head way up high and rest it on the curbstone...I won't touch it! Chuck

8/2/2002 4:31:25 PM