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Subject:  Comments - Henry-the giant pumpkin grower 2026-05-

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Tom K

Massachusetts

My suggestion is to go out into the patch tomorrow morning early and examine the edges of those leaves. My guess is you will see some water droplets around the edges. I have this issue often in the early part of the season. The bubbles are guttation which is pretty normal caused when the roots absorb more water than the plant can actually utilize. The edge burn is caused by a higher than ideal salt concentration in the (leaking) water. I suspect this because you are off to a great start and I imagine that a little extra water and calcium nitrate or other salt could be causing those edges while facilitating nice vine growth.

5/2/2026 8:24:10 PM

pumpkinpal2

C N Y

Nice...eg

5/2/2026 10:08:08 PM

Henry-the giant pumpkin grower

Topsfield, MA

Thanks Tom! I did go out there this morning and didn't notice any water droplets but I will keep an eye on it!! I hope you are off to a good start!

5/3/2026 3:45:38 PM

Swamp Foot

Sunken Lands Arkansas

I have the same thing going on about to post a pic. I thought it was extra nitrogen.

5/3/2026 8:11:30 PM

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