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Rochester

has anybody had experiance using preen to control weeds in pumpkins.it sure works well in flowers.

6/22/2009 4:35:08 PM

Sequim, WA

I've not wanted to try it since it inhibits root development in the weed seedlings. We're trying to establish new roots in the pumpkin plants by burying vines. I think it is best used around well established plants and not ones we're trying to grow bigger, and more roots.

6/22/2009 6:07:42 PM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

I used it this year with good luck I have a 15 day old fruit that weights 83 lbs.

The Preen keeps the seeds from germinating, I applied it real early, and used mycro and have found roots everywhere.

6/22/2009 9:13:38 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

As long as the plant is past the fifth leaf stage you are safe, Using preen or leaving weeds get over grown...I bet you get about the same results

6/22/2009 10:47:11 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

One problem with Preen is that some weeds are immune to it. I used it on some tomatoes and beans a few years ago, and it worked well on the foxtail. But a broadleaf called hairy galinsoga thought it was a fertilizer and now has become my #1 weed problem.

6/23/2009 7:54:08 AM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

I put it down very early this season well before I started my seeds. I have not had any problems with it.

6/23/2009 7:39:04 PM