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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2024 :  1:18:09 PM  Show Profile
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

YellowRose
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Sara
Paris TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2024 :  2:55:40 PM  Show Profile
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.

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Killarney
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Connie
Arlington TN
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2024 :  3:01:02 PM  Show Profile
Krista, it's beautiful! I read about the same method Sara posted.
Connie
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2024 :  1:33:51 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Sara and Connie. I will have to find some panty hose now.

Krista
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nndairy
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Heather
Wapakoneta Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2024 :  4:50:46 PM  Show Profile
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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windypines
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Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2024 :  03:03:12 AM  Show Profile
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.

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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2024 :  2:14:40 PM  Show Profile
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
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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2024 :  1:29:54 PM  Show Profile
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
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Nancy Joplin
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Nancy
Ontario California
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2024 :  6:40:49 PM  Show Profile
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.

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