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            Subject:  How long will a pumpkin last on the vine?
			
  
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            | Newcastle | 
            
               Newcastle, CA 
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               One of my plants is hammered. Almost no leaves. If I remove everything but the main vine and pumpkin will the pumpkin last a month and not start rotting? or if I cut it now how long do you think it will keep?  
		
				
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               8/29/2013 11:42:43 PM 
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            | So.Cal.Grower | 
            
               Torrance, Ca. 
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               I had one on just the main vine last year for 6 weeks. Lasted fine and even made it to a weigh off:)
  Keep it covered with a sheet and string a tarp up to keep that late season hot sun we get in California,,,,,,,,,, and you should be fine.
  Good luck! 
		
				
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               8/30/2013 12:29:01 AM 
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            | Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings | 
            
               Menomonie, WI ([email protected]) 
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               It really depends on the pumpkin, how warm it is outside, if its rainy. Just keep them covered, cool and dry..Wipe them down with a bleach solution every couple days 
		
				
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               8/30/2013 7:27:53 AM 
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            | Smallmouth | 
            
               Upa Creek, MO 
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               I did the same in 2011 and kept one on with just 6 feet of vine before pumpkin and 6 feet after for a month cause plant went down to borers. Keep the roots happy and it will last for a while. Still Water, but don't over do it.  
		
				
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               8/30/2013 8:00:28 AM 
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            | Newcastle | 
            
               Newcastle, CA 
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               Thanks guys!! 
		
				
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               8/30/2013 8:59:17 AM 
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