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Newcastle, CA

One of my plants is hammered. Almost no leaves. If I remove everything but the main vine and pumpkin will the pumpkin last a month and not start rotting? or if I cut it now how long do you think it will keep?

8/29/2013 11:42:43 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I had one on just the main vine last year for 6 weeks. Lasted fine and even made it to a weigh off:)

Keep it covered with a sheet and string a tarp up to keep that late season hot sun we get in California,,,,,,,,,, and you should be fine.

Good luck!

8/30/2013 12:29:01 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

It really depends on the pumpkin, how warm it is outside, if its rainy. Just keep them covered, cool and dry..Wipe them down with a bleach solution every couple days

8/30/2013 7:27:53 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

I did the same in 2011 and kept one on with just 6 feet of vine before pumpkin and 6 feet after for a month cause plant went down to borers. Keep the roots happy and it will last for a while. Still Water, but don't over do it.

8/30/2013 8:00:28 AM

Newcastle, CA

Thanks guys!!

8/30/2013 8:59:17 AM