Re: Over the Charts
Tim:
I have wondered about that, too.
I have seen some pumpkins come out of the PCW, for instance that are very
heavy for their size. The slow, easy growth in cool weather may play into
that equation.
From my experiences in the south, heat makes fruits bolt and mature early,
resulting in thinner sidewalls and shorter growth periods than their northern
counterparts. Also, internal fruit temps remain higher down here, even during
the evening hours, due to extreme heat and sun intensity during the day and
little relief from heat at night. This may play a role as well.
Barb
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