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Aurora, IL

I have 3 pumpkins (269, 216, 139#'s) and have found SVB's in the vines. This is my second year attempting growing AG's. I had a dismal year in 07'. I was hoping to keep them on the vine until Halloween, but wonder if I should cut them now and count my losses. I don't really have a place to store them except in the cages that I built around them. I'm getting paranoid that they will either rot on the vine or rot after. Help a newbie??

9/12/2008 9:02:44 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

get em off the ground...high and dry...coolest place ya can find...wipem down with a bleach solution...outta the sun...good luck!

9/12/2008 5:42:19 PM

Mount Prospect,illinois

Holy cow, Yours really got growing!!! I bet the neighbors are really looking now!!!

9/13/2008 7:59:04 AM

Aurora, IL

Yes, the neighbors are talking. They have even brought friends over to see them. Finally feel like a proud momma. I think I will leave them on the vine a bit longer. The biggie (Bernie) gained about 3 lbs/ day according to my last measurements.

9/13/2008 10:10:16 AM