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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 02 2024 : 1:18:09 PM
My big pumpkin is getting so big that the stem is starting to break. I haven't ever had a pumpkin this big so I am not sure what to do. How do I brace this pumpkin so it doesn't break and fall off?
Krista |
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Oct 18 2024 : 6:40:49 PM
A bra?! Farmgirls are certainly creative people! Reusing an old bra would be a great idea! It might last even longer than the panty hose because it is better made than panty hose. Plus panty hose are synthetic oil-based material whereas bras are usually made from cotton.
Nancy 8352 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 07 2024 : 1:29:54 PM
Michele, that is the funniest thing I have heard!
Winnie, I haven't done anything yet sadly. I have searched my house and can't find any panty hose. I hate wearing them, but thought I may have an old pair stashed somewhere. So I am thinking I will go out and make a sling with bailing twine. That is my plan for tonight once my husband is off work and can lend a hand.
Krista |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Oct 05 2024 : 2:14:40 PM
Wow Krista! Your pumpkin is getting huge. What did you finally do to support it on the vine? It was in a precarious position.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 05 2024 : 03:03:12 AM
I saw a picture somewhere, they used a bra to put their pumpkins or squash in that were growing on a fence. Funniest thing to see.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 04 2024 : 4:50:46 PM
I hope it works for you. That's a wonderful pumpkin!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 04 2024 : 1:33:51 PM
Thanks Sara and Connie. I will have to find some panty hose now.
Krista |
| Killarney |
Posted - Oct 02 2024 : 3:01:02 PM
Krista, it's beautiful! I read about the same method Sara posted.
Connie |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Oct 02 2024 : 2:55:40 PM
Krista, I have read articles on making slings out of panty hose to support large vegetables. The panty hose can be attached to the trellis.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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