The Big Cut Question Smith 762
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- Subject: The Big Cut Question Smith 762
- From: "* S* <j*@frontiernet.com>
- Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 09:48:08 -0400
I have SMITH 762 plant.
It has 2 Pumpkins on Secondary 220" OTT & 189" OTT, Both pollinated by Bees,
Vine Position Not that good on the 220".
On the Main Vine there is:
#1) 16 ' From Tap Root
762 x 1061 5 Segment Pollinated 7/7
194" OTT, Very good Vine Position, Angle, Etc. Good Shape
#2) 19' From Tap Root
762 x 1061 Zehr 6 Segment Pollinated 7/11
171" OTT, Good Shape.
MAIN VINE ENDS (DUE to AN ACCIDENTAL BREAK 2.5' Past #2).
Patch Details:
- In Monroe , NY 50 Miles N of NYC
- I Am Currently on 20/20/20 drip injector. Was on 47-0-0 Until 7/3/99
- I use 22 Gallons of Fish/Seaweed Foliar per week for 3 plants
- Plants growing good, no too many problems except space. have a 36x44'
patch with 3 plants.
- I have 1" Styrofoam under each Pumpkin (Except 1 on the secondary). And
the Vines on Blocks, Use Burlap Cover.
-------------------------------------- What to do Questions:
#1) I have to cut one of the Pumpkins on the Main Vine. I just do not know
when is the best time. They are getting to big to carry, and They will be
too close and touching very soon.
I think I Should cut the #2. What do you think?
#2) Do I Cut it all in one shot? A Little Per Day? Will it Cause the #1 to
Crack?
#3) Should I switch to xx-xx-XX now? Or wait under Sept as per the book?
Is anyone else growing this Seed Smith 762? How is it.
Thanks.. This is my first year.
John
Monroe, NY
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