2008年6月13日 · Sometimes just burying the vine will work fine for a horizontal cracks. This is especially true if you already have your pumpkin growing and there isn't any other options. Along with burying the vine put some compost tea on the damaged area to help to protect it.

If you accidentally cut a pumpkin vine, it's important to take immediate action to try and save the vine and the pumpkin by covering the cut with dirt, providing extra water and fertilization, monitoring for pests and diseases, and pruning the damaged part if necessary.

2023年8月6日 · Pumpkin vine mishaps can occur for a number of reasons. Some typical causes include hurried gardening techniques, excessive pruning, or even an erroneous snip while taking care of surrounding plants. Use caution when working in or around the pumpkin patch to avoid unintentional chopping.

Last night I was trying to untangle a couple of Jack B. Little pumpkin vines so I could attach them to the trellis. I accidently broke off about 8 inches of one of the vines. Will it stop growing now, or grow a new runner off of the remaining vine? I have 7 of them, after giving one away, which is s...

Accidentally cutting a pumpkin vine can be a cause for concern, especially if you were hoping for a bountiful harvest. However, fear not, for there is a solution! In this article, we’ll explore some simple steps you can take to help your pumpkin vine recover from a careless cut.

2023年8月24日 · This guide is for those late-season issues that can befall your plants, resulting in a nearly mature pumpkin that isn’t orange yet. 1. A Frost You Didn’t See Coming. Nothing hits your vines harder than a freeze of 32°F or lower. An early or unexpected frost can make gardeners despair – especially if they are growing pumpkins!

2021年6月28日 · There are few things more crushing than discovering your prize vine or tree has broken a stem or branch. The instant reaction is to try some sort of plant surgery to reattach the limb, but can you reattach a severed plant stem? Fixing injured plants is possible as long as you borrow some rules from the process of grafting.

2020年6月16日 · There are a few different reasons why your pumpkin is turning brown. If the cucumber beetle has infested the plant, it could easily have been infected by a harmful bacteria known as Erwinia tracheiphila. This bacteria causes bacterial wilt, which attacks the stems and vines of the plant.

These sneaky pests burrow into the vines of your pumpkin plants. You might notice your vines wilting even though you’ve been watering them well. This can be a sign of squash vine borers. Look for small holes and a sawdust-like substance near the base of the plant. If you find them, you’ll need to act fast.

Train pumpkin vines to grow straight out from the planting site. Avoid crossing the runners, as this creates overcrowding and allows for better access to the plant for maintenance. Tertiary vines grow off the secondary vines. We recommend pruning these, to promote growth to the fruit, versus plant growth.