From

Location

Message

Date Posted

Des Moines, Iowa

I have females that are in adequate range to be keepers but they don’t seem to be maturing. They have stayed the same size for 6-7 days. Both 1622 and 1544 are doing this. Neighbor has had younger females already open and it still look like I am days away. What could the causes and solutions be? Plants look fairly healthy and continue to grow vines and leafs.

Thanks

Chad

6/23/2010 10:03:43 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Wow. Sorry to hear that. I have a similar issue with aborts. Maybe your plant is still in the vegitative growth phase. Wish i could be better help. I'd cut all applications of nitrogen and wait. Be patient.

6/23/2010 11:09:50 PM

Anchorage, Alaska

Jr I am also growing the 1622 and it did the same thing with a female at 10ft. Mine seemed to be due to a poorly timed fertilizer application and possibly a water problem.

The females are blooming now but it hasn't been long enough to tell if they set or not.

6/23/2010 11:56:50 PM

Colorado

Could be genetic or the plant is stressed.Keep the plants well watered and dont fertilize esp' no nitrogen

6/24/2010 2:22:15 PM

Fairport,NY

Give em a foliar of Bloom Booster 0-50-30? That should get things moving for ya;)

6/24/2010 11:00:20 PM

[email protected]

Have the plants been showing signs of hi N? Fat bluish green leaves?

6/25/2010 1:14:37 PM

Des Moines, Iowa

I think that I over fertilized, along with very wet weather. I have a female on the 1622 that has continued to grow the last few days. It is about 11 1/2 feet out on main so I hope she's a keeper. I lost my only remaining female on the 1544 MV. Time to Pick a secondary.

Thanks for your help

Chad

6/25/2010 7:08:54 PM