Allotment video/Pumpkin leaf problem

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Allotment video/Pumpkin leaf problem
« on: August 24, 2013, 11:24 »
Here is a video of my half plot oNoRPQvyUZ4 From 0.53-1.30 I show my bush pumpkins, anyone know whats causing that to the leaves? and also what I should do about it? Should i cut out all the really badly effected leaves?

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Re: Allotment video/Pumpkin leaf problem
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2013, 15:23 »
Those pumpkins are ripening and at the end of their growth phase so you'd expect the leaves to start giving up now, wouldnt you? I wouldnt be worrying if they were mine. I was lopping off mildewed and dying leaves on my Mars pumpkins today. The fruit are ripening well,

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Re: Allotment video/Pumpkin leaf problem
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2013, 15:41 »
Cucurbit leaves aren't very long lived and nature's moulds and fungi soon come along to claim them.

I suspect the worst of yours have possibly suffered more than the others because they have been damaged in some way first, possibly by insects.

Whatever the cause, it's sensible plant hygiene to cut dead ones off - they've done their job.  :)
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