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Jefferson, Maryland

Hi all,

I'm a brand new grower from Maryland. I'm fascinated by the site, the knowledge, and the camaraderie here!

I'm also freaked out because I have no idea what I'm doing. I put some seeds in the ground in early May. Just some Burpee prizewinners. They plants look big (to me), but they've started to develop a patchy, white cast on a few leaves. Is this powdery mildew?

Thanks much for any insight.

Steve

6/23/2008 8:48:20 AM

Waquoit Mass

buy the books and spend the winter reading them

6/23/2008 8:56:53 AM

Wi

Steve, you'll have to post a picture to get any good answers.

6/23/2008 9:28:26 AM

Jefferson, Maryland

What would be the best books to study?

Thanks

6/23/2008 9:37:31 AM

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How To Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins Volumes I, II and III by Don Langevine, the best.

6/23/2008 9:51:40 AM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Absolutely!

6/23/2008 5:08:43 PM

San Jose [email protected]

seems a bit early for PM, but do a google search you will find lots of pics

6/23/2008 11:44:29 PM

Minnesota

The site search box in the top right corner is a great help, ask it anything and you will get a answer at least somewhat close to what your looking for. Try the Links in the main menue, click on Maine Pumpkin growers association, alot of helpful info there also.

6/24/2008 3:05:56 PM

I've noticed over the years that some smaller pumpkin types randomly get a white film patchiness on them. As far as I can tell, it's never affected the growth... just must be some genetic quirk. It is pretty darn early to be seeing powdery mildew.

6/25/2008 6:07:52 PM