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Beach Park, IL.

Tonight to slow the growth more, I decided, I would cut the vine the smaller pumpkin was on, the one that has been getting splits. I figured I would leave the other side of the vine, so it can get stuff up from the tap roots on the other side still. Well, I shoulda checked first 'cause I cut it off, and then went to the other side, and the vine isn't even rooted in the ground, it has even been cut short from earlier on pruning. Soooo, now it isn't "hooked up" to anything, and just sitting there. Bad me. We decided to go ahead and weigh it tomorrow. Would it be ok if we store it in our pole barn?? Then again, it isn't all that ripe yet, so would it be ok outside?? Or will it rot quickly? Any suggestions?

9/25/2006 11:51:20 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Maybe you could cover the remaining vine, water it well, and hope it roots soon.

9/26/2006 12:04:50 AM

western PA

It would take a little "juice" away from the pumpkin, but at least you could get some roots from this vine to keep it fresh untill you want to pick it.

9/26/2006 8:26:47 AM

Somers, CT

It is a fruit. I say if it is not connected and you cannot get it to re-root you may need to keep it in your refrigerator until you need it where it is cool and dry but not frozen. My pumpkins usually last from mid September to just before Haloween but are pretty ripe by then. It was funny last year watching the kid stick his foot through my pumpkin only to sink to his knees in rotting, smelly slop.

9/26/2006 8:57:06 AM

Beach Park, IL.

I would think it would be kinda big to put into a fridge?? It's around 269 lbs.

9/26/2006 11:47:51 AM

Roselle, IL [email protected]

I stored a 500lber in my garage for over a month. This time of year you can keep them outside. Just try to keep it dry.

9/26/2006 12:27:13 PM

Beach Park, IL.

K, awesome. If anything, it will be kept in the barn. t

9/26/2006 1:43:07 PM

Beach Park, IL.

Weighed it just now. She weighs 292 lbs!! :^D Can't wait to weigh the big one. Both will beat my personal best.

9/26/2006 8:11:18 PM