CAn I cut the dead leaves off pumpkin plants?

Question

CAn I cut the dead leaves off pumpkin plants?

Answer 1

Not only can you, but you should cut them off.

Also, you can cut the vine itself where it passes beyond the last pumpkin you want to keep.

This way the plant will expend its energies to the fruit itself, not the growing vine.

Answer 2

Yes, it is standard practice. Don't pull them off, sharp scissors are ideal.

Answer 3

yes,we can cut dead leaves off pumpkin plants.those are not useful.if they are present they look very dirty.&those leaves take &dump in soil and then next we use it as fertilisers.

Answer 4

Yes, and that is preferable than leaving the dead or dying leaves on the plant.  As long as the leaves are on the plant the plant will use energy trying to revyve the area.

Use sharp sciccors to prevent tearing the plant fiber.