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pumpkin vine color

filmost
10 years ago

Hello! First timer poster here with a quick question about pumpkin vine color.

The main vine of my pumpkins has become a very dark green color. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, however I have noticed some vertical splits (run along the vine) in some areas, and it looks like the vines are becoming tougher. Can anyone shed some light on this? I am assuming they shouldn't be getting so dark. (please see pic)

Other information: I have two plants growing on trellises and planted directly into the ground, and have seen this happen to both of them.

Comments (4)

  • seysonn
    10 years ago

    That should be fine. How the leaves look like ?
    Leaves mirror the state of health of the plant and tell you what they want or dont want. .

  • filmost
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Thats good to know!

    Leaves aren't doing too well I think. One of my plants had a really bad problem with leaf miners so I cut a lot of leaves as a prevention measure. Current leaves are light green and a little dry, I think due in the hot weather and all day exposure to sun. I do have a few yellow leaves, but usually they are damaged leaves.

  • seysonn
    10 years ago

    When was the last time you fertilized them ?

    If the leave are pale green, then they might need some boost. Any all purpose fertilizer should do. Liquid type will act faster than granular. I would use it at half recommended strength, just to be safe.

  • filmost
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    I fertilized last week. I do it once a week with a liquid fertilizer @ 1/4th cap per 15L of water.

    I posted in another thread about a pumpkin showing a bump rind, and someone mentioned it could be a mosaic virus, so at the moment I am not to hopeful for the health of the plants.

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