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Ct

Went out to the patch this morning to find one of my back up plants completely dug up, the entire rootball was exposed. Fortunately the root system was still very moist and did not dry out. I buried it and watered it in again. Is it done for??

6/8/2009 8:17:51 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Check this afternoon to see if it wilted.

6/8/2009 3:48:54 PM

ive grown pumpkin over 1200 on a plant that had same, dug up by varmits

6/8/2009 5:59:14 PM

Ct

Plant looks great today, no wilting whatsoever. I guessing, like any other plant, as long as the roots don't dry out there's a good chance for survival.

6/8/2009 8:54:45 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Don, any idea what varmint that might have been??? Peace, Wayne
PS...1207...aka one kot Don, is down an runnin!!!!

6/9/2009 1:28:04 AM

Rhode Island

it may have been a skunk. they love to dig up young plants

6/9/2009 2:20:07 AM

Ct

I caught a raccoon in the act last night, on top of the bird feeder. I'm thinking the coon smelled that yummy fish fertilizer I've been feeding the plants!

6/9/2009 1:35:43 PM

Marion,IN

Lis, you need to get in contact with the North Shore Boyz. He is a certified swim instructor for the various patch visitors. I'm sure he would be happy to give you some helpful hints to get the animals out of your patch!

6/9/2009 4:00:03 PM

San Diego, Ca.

I've got a coon that leaves my patch looking like the moon when I use fish fertilzer...so far he hasn't destroyed my plant.

6/10/2009 1:05:20 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

I have had ground hogs dit up newly planted pumpkins and they have survived. Do what you can to keep critters out of the patch.

6/10/2009 8:28:17 AM

Ct

Saw that coon again this morning during daylight hours. It may be rabid and time to "get rid of it".

6/10/2009 8:39:39 AM