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North Mississippi

I have had my share of aborts this year as i am sure some others have.My question is - is there a period of time after pollination that you can stop worrying about aborts and start worrying about something else like stem splits and the such.I have got two on that seem to want to go but i have had my hopes up too many times allready and been shot down.I'm tired of aborts i want something else to worry about.Growem big!

8/21/2002 10:46:48 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

From what I've read most say that at basketball size spontaneous aborts are pretty much done. Not all the way but pretty much...From there you can worry about sun baking, rot, borers, viruses, fungi, the neighbors kids, your kids, the dogs, woodchucks...etc..There is a great sport for neurotics!!! Grow em big! Chuck

8/24/2002 12:03:33 AM

Western Pa.

Chuckie,

Aren't you leaving out a few things?

8/24/2002 1:36:37 AM

Yreka, CA

Yeah, didn't someone mention bears? Then there are all those guys named Peter, looking for pumpkins big enough to store their wives in.

8/24/2002 1:43:17 AM

North Mississippi

Thanks guys and gals.Maybe i have gotten past that point now.My only pumpkin has gained nine inches in circumference in the last two days.Once i figured out how to measure circ.LOL.

8/24/2002 8:47:30 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Hey Kilr, I left out plenty but we're in the New Growers Forum so I didn't want to scare anyone away thinking about taking up this obsession....ahhh Hobby!..LOL Chuck

8/24/2002 3:07:32 PM