Re: Disaster
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Disaster
- From: n*@ideasign.com (Chris R Wilbers)
- Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 00:04:40 -0500
- References: <c0335e00.35cafd7b@aol.com>
That hurts, George! I hope you have some promising back-up fruit to
fall back on. I lost my most promising fruit to the same problem on
7/23. 2 others doing pretty well, but just have to wonder what could
have been....
Hang in there,
Chris W.
GBPUMPKIN@aol.com wrote:
>
> My 1006 has a fatal injury, Blossom End Split. Last night it split after
> reaching over 133.5 " and still growing at 2" per day. I have sealed the
> crack and will try and mature the seeds. This Pumpkin had broken many growth
> records for me, most days of growth above 4", fastest growth above 100" etc.
> Even though Blossom End Split is influenced by genetics I want to try and save
> her seeds. This plant was the strongest plant I have ever seen and had a vine
> coming out of the ground that looks like a tree trunk. I believe the Pumpkin
> will continue to grow for a few days. I will record the final measurements
> which I suspect will put it over 500 pounds.
>
> Not much else to say, I feel like my Dog has
> died...........................................
>
> George
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Regards,
Chris Wilbers
Sioux Falls, SD
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