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Kutztown, PA

I've asked this question before but no one seems to know so I'll try again. I've had 6 giants in the patch so far and the year before last had a Wallace Whopper (not really big) that I let 20 pumpkins grow from. Those and all of my Giants have had rubbery green flexible stems. Anyone out there have experience with this?

11/18/2022 9:31:45 AM

Bethlehem CT

Often times giant squash have those kind of stems.

11/18/2022 5:25:53 PM

Grittyville, WA

Havent had that problem so no clue. Was this before or after they were cut off the vine?

11/18/2022 8:32:09 PM

Bethlehem CT

Is this what they looked like
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=99803

11/19/2022 7:44:09 AM

Colorado

All ag's have rubbery stems thats a trait of the species.The stems are gonna be green like Matts "squash" or a yellowish color depending on parents. Im guessing they can be more rubbery during the hot part of the day or low water conditions.Theyre gonna be less rubbery towards maturity.

11/24/2022 1:35:55 PM

Kutztown, PA

Big Moon, that link didnt work for me. If there's photos there I'd sure like to see them.

cojoe - I dont think I've brought one to complete maturity yet. That could explain why my AG's are rubbery.

11/27/2022 12:52:57 PM