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Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

My plant with the biggest pumpkin (450 pounds and has slowed considerably) is now acting like a totally new plant. New growth, new females and new vines everywhere. I am considering just letting it go as the pumpkin is only growing a few pounds a day and getting some more jack-o would be good for the neighbors. I am also worried that if it keeps going it would split. I am happy with the size for a rookie season and just want to make it to the weigh off now.

Is this growth spurt normal for pumpkins?

8/26/2006 2:00:35 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Eric,

If the weather changes from bad to good & the fruit isn't too old, then "yes", later season growth spurts can & do happen. Consider yourself blessed by the mighty pumpkin spirits!

8/26/2006 3:07:24 PM

milford, CT,

I hope that is true Tremor. As you know it's been cold and rainy here in CT the last few days and my pumpkin has slowed considerably. I hope your right and when the sun comes back she starts to gain weight again. Mark

8/26/2006 10:05:15 PM

Coventry R.I.

i hope so also, i need to put on 100 or 2oo lbs to come close to my goal, hope so tremor from r.i. here

8/28/2006 12:21:57 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Stop all the new growth..It's draining what could be going to the pumpkin now...try and keepit going.

8/29/2006 7:39:52 AM