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Honesdale, Pennsylvania

August 1st has always been the date I wanted all secondary vines terminated. I know that in order for me to get a huge pumpkin I need a bigger plant but as the saying goes we aren't growing salad. Its nice to have some new growth later in the season sporting healthy green stuff. Are there any new theories out there or is now the time that everthing should be cut no matter how big your plants are or how much room you have left to fill.

7/27/2012 2:15:34 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Good question Ned. I've always tried to be terminated by day 30 on the chosen pumpkin.

When I pollinate my plants are usually 1/2 the size they will eventually be at 30 days after pollination.

This year was a larger plant, further out pollination and I will still be all terminated by day 30.

7/27/2012 3:54:29 PM

Picton,ON ([email protected])

The pumpkin will usually hit peak growth around day 35-36. Most of all growth needs to be terminated by then. This is more important than the date.

7/27/2012 7:38:50 PM

Freedom Is Just Another Word For Noting Left To Lose

Is there a picture that shows what the plant looks like after termination? New grower here and trying to learn EVERYTHING I can. Thanks

7/27/2012 9:57:10 PM

Rhode Island

just about everything except the main is terminated by august 1st. main is allowed to grow (creap along ) for another several weeks.as the fruit gets into maximum load the main slows to a crawl anyways.

7/28/2012 8:06:38 AM