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Creston, Iowa

Just like many of us, I am new to this hobby of growing a big one. Each day, I have more questions and of course, thanks to many of you, I can find the answers.
I suspect this has been asked many times before but I could not find an answer.
Here is my question, what causes leaves to turn yellow. Yesterday, the vines were looking great. This morning I went out and discovered yellow leaves close to the stalk. Is this something of concern and if so, what causes it and how do I prevent it.
Frank

6/27/2005 3:21:08 PM

Tipp City, Ohio

Many reasons for leaves turning yellow....Here are a few.

pH is off. If it is, the plant will not properly absorb the nutrients it needs.

Low Iron
Low Nitrogen
Too little water
Too much water
Old age
Chemical burn

Soil test may be the most benificial.

Do the leaves still have green veins?

6/27/2005 8:57:42 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Frank,

What's the weather been like the past 5 days? How much water have you applied? Any spraying? What, when & how much? Powdery Mildew, mites, etc can all be considered too.

6/27/2005 10:23:47 PM