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Buffalo, New York

4 females on my only plant, all about 25"-28" circumferences.

Seems they get marks/slight scratches/bruises on them almost everyday.

can rain damage these things what could it be.

weather has been rainy here so maybe wet sand causing this?

7/24/2007 9:13:38 AM

Georgia

Ive had the sme problems on pumpkins from time to time.One of mine has like a flat scar on it. Last year I had one just like it and the pumpkin finished fine just had a ugly mark on it. I dont know what causes them Im intrested in finding out also. I actually caused a couple of scratches from not paying attention when placing plywood under my fruit.

7/24/2007 9:27:02 AM

Minnesota

Did you remove the leaves from around the fruit? They blow around and are very course and will scar the fruit. I have one that is mangled pretty good. Of course I am growing Big, Not pretty!!! But, It still sucks....

7/24/2007 10:39:28 AM

Georgia

Good point safe house one of the scars was on a pumpkin that the main was rubbing on and a leaf. I had the pumpkin positoned preety good but couldnt get it perfectly 90 degrees. It wasnt a problem once I terminated the main just past the pumpkin. The thing that really sucked it was one of my preetiest contenders.

7/24/2007 10:49:41 AM

Buffalo, New York

how far around the pumpkin should i remove leaves?

how far past pumpkins can i terminate vines?

7/24/2007 10:51:49 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Eliminate all chances of any drooping or blowing leaves from touching the pumpkins. Use your best judgement. If you only are going for weight then it's a non-issue. You can terminate the vine right at the pumpkin if you need to, otherwise let them run- the plant will naturally terminate itself once the fruit is growing good.

7/24/2007 4:47:37 PM