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Des Moines, Iowa

This may sound funny but…. I found a great way to cut males and third stage growth. I was measuring my plant the other day and by accident found out that the edge of a 25’ tape measure could cut pumpkin flesh. Now I cut off all unwanted growth with my retractable pumpkin trimmer made by Stanley. The sharp edge saws through leafs and flowers with ease. A good tape can reach 10 feet with out breaking. Plenty in my little patch.

Chad

6/29/2010 10:27:25 PM

Highland, Ca

Considering that I am a contractor one of those handy "Pumpkin trimmers" is usually on my side,I guess I'll have to check it out.

6/29/2010 10:42:37 PM

Mpls

pole saw! all I gotta say!

6/29/2010 11:18:03 PM

Deer Park WA

LOL! Pumpkin growers are some of the most creative folks I have ever know, just be sure and disenfect it so you dont make the babies sick...

6/30/2010 12:19:00 AM

Rhode Island

we have been fortunate not to have unwanted growth of flowers or third stage vines because we pinch them off every vine esch time we vine bury.

6/30/2010 7:33:14 AM

Des Moines, Iowa

I would love to pinch all mine off early but I am afraid my leaf life might not be as long as yours. I am trying to keep some young growth in reserve in case my patch gets athletes foot.

Chad

6/30/2010 1:04:38 PM

Columbus,ohio

Yes we are creative people. After talking to my farmer friend (whos land I am growing on) about all the stuff I use on the pumpkins I asked if could use a bucket that was of to the side of the big garden we have with him. He said "sure, as long as you dont put any radioative s*** in it"

6/30/2010 1:37:31 PM