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North Dakota

Due to a bit of herbicide drift my main has stopped growing around 9 feet long. The newest 18in of vine and leaves in that area are pretty much bright yellow. Doesn't appear to be dead but I've been watching it for about 5 days and there's been no change and no new growth on the yellowed portion. I am preparing myself now to figure out the best strategy.

If I have to grow it on a secondary do I grow it on one of the one closest to the stump or do I go closer to the end of the vine?

If on a secondary do I still shoot for a fruit 16-18ft away from stump or do I stay a little closer?

For those in that have had this happen how long did it take before the main vine took back off if ever?

Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance for any answers.

6/17/2026 10:57:10 PM

Merrimack NH

Growers often lose their main vine for various reasons. Find the most agressive secondary closest to where the main vine terminated and make that your new main vine. The third stage growth off that essentially becomes your new "secondaries". In a week or two, you won't even know the difference. Many large pumpkins have been grown this way.

6/18/2026 9:59:16 AM

Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, Quebec, Canada

I agree. The former 2749 pound WR was grown of a tertiary

6/18/2026 9:17:33 PM