@@poet79eyes I agree with the original commenter. You could watch this video several times over and still not understand what he means because he left out some key information. I have several questions: -Why is that particular part of the stem a “growth head”? -Why didn’t he cut off the other stem/leaf attached? -Does it matter which of them I cut if there’s more than one? Some things just were not made clear and that isn’t the fault of the viewer for not rewinding repeatedly. I will need to look for another video and hope someone else can explain it so I can confidently trim my own pumpkins without accidentally causing damage.
I'm growing something that looks just like that and the package says Italian Rampicante Zucchini (or squash). Wonder if it is the same thing but the Amish call it long necked pumpkin? That's interesting. Thanks for showing it.
Have you ever had male flowers that do not produce pollen. My vines are about8' long but the fruit turns yellow and falls off. Tried pollinating by hand but when I open the male flowers to get at the pollen the anther has none. Seems all the male flowers are like that. Have no idea what to do. Any suggesting what to do?
Our Halloween pumpkin got forgotten about near the edge of my deck . I did throw them out eventually . Apparently not before seed dropped from it . Months later we got a pumpkin plant . Its still kind of small but its doubled in size . So I thought I should look into how to encourage fruiting .
Help!!! I have tiny little pumpkins on my vines up by the runner ends but every one of them turn yellow and die!!! What do I do?!?!? I want pumpkins my vines are super long now days but almost all of my females won’t tiny pumpkins are on the suckers!! So what should I do now?? All of them yellow and die and fall off!!! Please if you can help me out!! This is my first year growing them
They aren't getting pollinated. Here's my video on how to hand pollinate your pumpkin: studio.th-cam.com/users/video8x8nwoVTegA/edit. Good luck and thanks for watching.
@@carlagood7922 Don't know about that problem. I would suggest an internet search for pumpkin that aren't developing. Sorry I couldn't help. Good luck.
I cut off the shoot but leave the pumpkin. Leaves more energy for the plant to put into the pumpkin instead of growing more plant. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Cool pumpkin. Never seen a pumpkin with a long neck. QUESTION: what kind is it? Is the flesh the same color and taste as regular pumpkins? 10 to 15 pounds per pumpkin, how do you support the weight on your trellis so the vines don’t break?
They're called long necked pumpkins. I believe that they're actually a type of squash that are sold locally in S.Central PA. The Amish grow them. The flesh is slightly a lighter yellow color and they fine from the racks. I tie the vines to the cross pieces with vegetable tape so they don't droop. We cook to soften, blend the pieces and freeze for later pie making. Beats anything you can get at the store.
Keith Wilkes They sound delicious. What is the name of the farm? I travel through PA yearly when I visit friends in MD. I’d love their address so I could stop on my way through.
Hi Linda, I bought one at a local grocery store 4 years ago and have been growing them with the seeds saved from the store bought pumpkin. I suggest calling Lancaster grocery stores late summer to see if they will be carrying them. Sorry I couldn't help much.
I wish you show a few more cuts with more reasons why
Just rewatch the video til you understand what he means.
@@poet79eyes I agree with the original commenter. You could watch this video several times over and still not understand what he means because he left out some key information.
I have several questions:
-Why is that particular part of the stem a “growth head”?
-Why didn’t he cut off the other stem/leaf attached?
-Does it matter which of them I cut if there’s more than one?
Some things just were not made clear and that isn’t the fault of the viewer for not rewinding repeatedly. I will need to look for another video and hope someone else can explain it so I can confidently trim my own pumpkins without accidentally causing damage.
@@zaizen4359 watch The Rusted Gardener - he's very thorough
Thank you for these tips! Our pumpkin vines are going crazy, bu there hasn’t been a lot of pumpkins. Hopefully pruning will help :)
I'm growing something that looks just like that and the package says Italian Rampicante Zucchini (or squash). Wonder if it is the same thing but the Amish call it long necked pumpkin?
That's interesting. Thanks for showing it.
That large pumpkin looked like it grew on a wire rack to bring your plants up? It that accurate?
Yes. I use the same setup as for my tomatoes. Thanks for watching.
What are you using to hold yours up off the ground like that is that a cage Is it a
fence?
That's just a planter I had built for potatoes.
Have you ever had male flowers that do not produce pollen. My vines are about8' long but the fruit turns yellow and falls off. Tried pollinating by hand but when I open the male flowers to get at the pollen the anther has none. Seems all the male flowers are like that. Have no idea what to do. Any suggesting what to do?
The male flowers have to open/bloom first. Don't force them open either before or after. Thanks for watching.
@@keithwilkes7629 The blooming open ones have no pollen. Even looked at old ones that have closed up and I don't see any pollen.
What do you use for your vertical racks? They look quite sturdy!!!! Mahalo and thank you for the video!
It is electrical conduit pipe. Here's a link: th-cam.com/video/TW-D6gialys/w-d-xo.html. Thanks for watching.
Roughly how many pumpkins can one expect from one seed.
You'll get larger ones by keeping it to 1 or 2 per plant. Or you can get several smaller pumpkins. Up to you. Thanks for watching.
That pumpkin is an Italian variety. I have grown it before.
Our Halloween pumpkin got forgotten about near the edge of my deck . I did throw them out eventually . Apparently not before seed dropped from it . Months later we got a pumpkin plant . Its still kind of small but its doubled in size . So I thought I should look into how to encourage fruiting .
What type of pumpkin are you growing
Long Necked Pumpkin. The Amish grow it here in Central PA
Here in asia,pumpkin leaves is delicious curry..
Interesting!!
Southern Africa too. Without the corrupting curry!
Why is that one pumping long and skinny that’s weird
It's a long-necked pumpkin. Thanks for watching
Different variety
Help!!! I have tiny little pumpkins on my vines up by the runner ends but every one of them turn yellow and die!!! What do I do?!?!? I want pumpkins my vines are super long now days but almost all of my females won’t tiny pumpkins are on the suckers!! So what should I do now?? All of them yellow and die and fall off!!! Please if you can help me out!! This is my first year growing them
They aren't getting pollinated. Here's my video on how to hand pollinate your pumpkin: studio.th-cam.com/users/video8x8nwoVTegA/edit.
Good luck and thanks for watching.
@@keithwilkes7629 sir my female flowers aren’t even opening up they only get to the size of a pea and turn yellow and fall off
@@carlagood7922 Don't know about that problem. I would suggest an internet search for pumpkin that aren't developing. Sorry I couldn't help. Good luck.
Could you please explain at 2:28 why you cut that bit and leave the other?
I cut off the shoot but leave the pumpkin. Leaves more energy for the plant to put into the pumpkin instead of growing more plant. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Good info , thank you
Looks great Keith!
You have another kind of pumpkin ...
Good work 👍
Thank you!
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Cool pumpkin. Never seen a pumpkin with a long neck. QUESTION: what kind is it? Is the flesh the same color and taste as regular pumpkins? 10 to 15 pounds per pumpkin, how do you support the weight on your trellis so the vines don’t break?
They're called long necked pumpkins. I believe that they're actually a type of squash that are sold locally in S.Central PA. The Amish grow them. The flesh is slightly a lighter yellow color and they fine from the racks. I tie the vines to the cross pieces with vegetable tape so they don't droop. We cook to soften, blend the pieces and freeze for later pie making. Beats anything you can get at the store.
Keith Wilkes
They sound delicious. What is the name of the farm? I travel through PA yearly when I visit friends in MD. I’d love their address so I could stop on my way through.
Hi Linda,
I bought one at a local grocery store 4 years ago and have been growing them with the seeds saved from the store bought pumpkin. I suggest calling Lancaster grocery stores late summer to see if they will be carrying them. Sorry I couldn't help much.
In South Africa we call those babies BUTTERNUT SQUASH. Very nice for making fritters as it's not as watery as pumpkin