lord_seagrave Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Hi chaps, this is a new one on me. One of my squash vines has developed pale phallic horns along its length, and the points at which the leaves grow from the main vine. I’ve never seen the phenomenon before, and I wondered what they are for. They are about an inch long and very firm. They grow in pairs or singly where the leaves grow, but only along the first 7’ or so of the main vine. The variety is “Polar Bear” which will eventually bear white fruit. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Is it a male plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted August 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Is it a male plant? Does this help? LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 They look like young roots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted August 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Windswept said: They look like young roots. Genius! Thanks Windswept - I reckon you’re right. I’ll trail them back over some compost - they must be struggling to get enough food/water in this heat. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Ive been giving my pumpkins 2 gallons a night as recommended by Monty Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 are pumpkins a rizome...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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