Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:17 am
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This is the first year I've grown pumpkins.
I have three vines total: one on our deck and two in my backyard. The potted pumpkin plant on our deck is not the healthiest of the three. It has fungus (which I have treated) and a few yellowing leaves. It produced two pumpkins. One died. The other is growing and maturing to be about 12 inches tall.
The other vines are doing well and have produced two pumpkins each. They are all slowing down. I think I got two small male blossoms this morning. The last couple of mornings have been cool.
Once the remaining pumpkins mature, I think that will be the end of my little project. This is the first year I've grown pumpkins and I had a lot of fun. I had no idea the vines would grow so long! From seed to 20' vines in a matter of a few weeks was amazing to watch. Next year I may grow ornamentals. Smaller vines and more pumpkins!
I have three vines total: one on our deck and two in my backyard. The potted pumpkin plant on our deck is not the healthiest of the three. It has fungus (which I have treated) and a few yellowing leaves. It produced two pumpkins. One died. The other is growing and maturing to be about 12 inches tall.
The other vines are doing well and have produced two pumpkins each. They are all slowing down. I think I got two small male blossoms this morning. The last couple of mornings have been cool.
Once the remaining pumpkins mature, I think that will be the end of my little project. This is the first year I've grown pumpkins and I had a lot of fun. I had no idea the vines would grow so long! From seed to 20' vines in a matter of a few weeks was amazing to watch. Next year I may grow ornamentals. Smaller vines and more pumpkins!
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