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SF Bay Area, California

I've seen a rumour growin' in California, but I still don't believe my eyes. Over 500 pounds... in July!

A 991 planted in the fog, just not buying it... no way!!!

http://bigpumpkins.zunino.net/CodeRed.htm

8/24/2009 8:48:54 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

YAHOO!!!!!! Vince is BACK!!!! Peace, Wayne

8/24/2009 10:18:59 PM

norway , maine

thats awsome !

8/24/2009 11:14:32 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Love it Vince!. . . One problem though. . . where's the weeds?

8/25/2009 12:00:17 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Sweet.. 8>}

8/25/2009 8:35:56 AM

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Did herbicide yellow those leaves?

8/25/2009 11:07:20 AM

SF Bay Area, California

Cause of the leaf yellowing is unknown. No herbicide applications where made and the plants next to it show no yellowing at all. This plant had some yellowing early around the fringes of some of the leaves. The yellowing grew more pronounced as it aged. Leaves with yellow otherwise appear healthy. I think it may be a genetic trait....

8/25/2009 11:26:10 AM

Pocatello ([email protected])

A Vince sighting! Don't be a stranger, Vince!

8/25/2009 11:37:34 AM

Minnesota

I thought to much salt did that.

8/25/2009 12:44:36 PM

Ohio

Vince, I get the same type yellowing on a leaf here and a leaf there on my plants, have no idea what causes it but it doesnt seem to hurt the growth any from what I can tell, and by the looks of yours doesnt seem to be effecting your pumpkin ether,,lol! Nice one!

8/25/2009 4:39:44 PM

Roselle, IL [email protected]

I always liked your pics or pumpkin stories

8/25/2009 6:08:29 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Nice to see you posting here Vince. I've wondered if you were growing this year. Best of luck the rest of the season!

8/25/2009 7:15:44 PM

Eugene,OR

I'd bet that the yellowing of the leaves seen in the pic is a magnesium deficency. If a few handfuls of epson salts were spread on the ground under the leaf canopy and watered in, then the next set of leaves which grow will be normal--but yellow would not leave the leaves that are already yellow.

8/25/2009 11:34:19 PM

yellow leaves clorosis check fall soil test could be low iron.

8/26/2009 9:55:04 AM

SF Bay Area, California

Thanks guys... could be a mag or iron deficency. More likely magnesium. I'll check it out!

8/26/2009 5:08:21 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

I had a few plants do that last year. Magnesium really helped.

8/26/2009 7:34:36 PM

nanaimo,B.C,Canada

My magnesium levels have always tested high in my patch and my 1142 Vankooten has yellowing in the leaves and the 1385 Jutras right beside it has none, so I believe it's a genetic trait of the seed.

Dave

8/26/2009 7:58:29 PM