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Ohio

Everyone talks about 30 lbs a day, Just how do you get it to grow so fast. Last week it really grew, this week not much. Im using Nutri Aid, Kelp and Compost Tea. Should I be using something else also? Thanks Barbie

7/27/2009 10:33:07 AM

Rhode Island

sometimes its a simple combimnation od soil-seed-weather

ya need all three and still no guarentee of 30 lbs a day and up.

only the best combinations can give you that.

7/27/2009 1:08:36 PM

Ohio

Thanks Pap, I did do a soil test and ammended as recommended. I have a good seed, and well, the weather has affected just about everyone. Lots of rain here. I was hoping I could give my plant a boost. I keep on telling myself, slow and steady. Thanks.

7/27/2009 2:22:55 PM

Rhode Island

its a long season. be patient

7/27/2009 7:01:04 PM

Ohio

its a long season. be patient

That's exactly what I needed to see today.......mine slowed down , & I was beginning to get concerned.
thank you

7/28/2009 10:42:29 AM

Washington

Just remember the MORON theory - follow recommendations, don't just put 'more on' thinking that you need to boost growth. Too fast of growth also causes fruit to blow up. As Pap says - patience! Slow and steady wins the race!
Sherry

7/28/2009 11:19:55 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Amen

7/28/2009 11:21:13 AM

Pataskala,OH

If the growth is slowing down now that is not good it has been 65 at night.

7/28/2009 1:32:28 PM

Ohio

Growth is slowing down, it is getting around 65 at night. I have started to put a blanket on the pumpkin at night. The plant looks wonderful. My ott is only 180" at day 27, doesent seem I'll make 1000 lbs. Thanks for all the adivse, Barbie

7/29/2009 7:31:28 AM

Rhode Island

if you can keep the plant healthy that is most important thing of all.

7/29/2009 3:31:29 PM