Re: Pumpkin vs Squash

Jim: Thank's, that a very interesting point that hasn't been brought forward yet, base colour that
is showing between valley's In segment's has a lot of merit, I actually agree and will put it forward,
I wish some more of the older growers would come forward & assist us newer growers in knowing
from experience. Small thing but very important in telling difference. Hope they come out of the
woodwork before its too late in our case. Would like to hear Howard's opinion & Ray's before its
over. Can anyone get it out of them ?  I can't      Bill Van



At 09:26 PM 12/2/00 , you wrote:
>Nic...I had a look at your photos and that was definitely a pumpkin.
>Al Eaton says that the base colour which shows in the valleys between
>the segments is the best indicator of whether it is orange or green.
>The greenish cantalouping occurs on many fruit but it should not
>disqualify it as a pumpkin.  Jim Ives in Picton, Ontario
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Thanks,
Bill Van Iderstine
P.E.I. Record Holder @ 862 lbs.
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