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Danville Va.

Iam getting yellow and orange on the outskirts of my leaves,,,,is this to much water? Iam using mostly city tap water.
I have uploaded some pix at my photobucket page.
http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg318/skelly607/Pumpkin/
You will need to copy and paste the link.
Thanks in advance.

7/31/2009 11:04:44 AM

Waterville, Ohio

Skelly, It could be from the city water that your using. Chlorine is used to sanitize the water that you drink. Although safe for humans, chlorine and other chemicals that are used to treat water can adversely affect the plant/plants your trying to help.
A lot of these growers are using rain barrels to collect fresh water to use in their patch. I'm sure someone that knows even more will be able to chime in to help.

7/31/2009 1:01:35 PM

Ohio

I'm also in the same boat with city water. What I did to get out the clorine and other chemicals is have a "whole house" carbon filter installed. Every city water system is different; so call up a local water purifcation company in your area that you trust. Let them come out to your house to test your water to see what you need to accomplish what you want to take out of your water. One system fits all is not true.

7/31/2009 1:54:43 PM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Very well could be the city water.

7/31/2009 5:35:19 PM

Jericho Vermont

I would get a soil sample and check your levels. Sometimes a potassium deficiency can cause the yellow color.
John

7/31/2009 6:22:03 PM