Re: Dill rings
>We had a short discussion on the other list about Dill rings. There is some
>disagreement about the cause of the rings -- some say genetics, some say
>conditions, some say both.
>
>Is there a consensus feeling on this list about Dill rings? Has anyone ever
>conducted experiments to ascertain a possible cause? Can anyone devise a
>scientific test that we may conduct this season?
>
>Any information you may provide will be appreciated.
>
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Paul,
Dill rings can be tied to growth surges but can also be tied to genetic
"proness"................pumpkins that genetically produce long fruit and
thin walls tend to "sag" under their own weight. Choosing to plant from a
seed that throws a shorter or wheel type fruit is one way to avoid sag
rings. The other way is avoiding surges from water, fert etc...(Slow and
easy)....weather can cause surges also and is hard to control. I perfer to
plant the shorter higher fruit as it gives you more leeway.
P.S. I have seen a dill ring appear in the same area on a fruit 3
generations...............MB
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