Re: size

In a message dated 1/26/01 6:00:37 PM Central Standard Time,
brocfarm@pacific.net writes:


One of the most puzzling observations and fact is size of the plant has
mixed reviews.  If the leaves of AG produce food for the pumpkin then it
would appear the more the better.  But if restricting excessive growth
works well also  these thoughts are in direct contradiction.

Some swear by small plants while others swear big is better.  Both have
succeeded at producing lg pumpkins.   Any
thoughts??...................................................MB



I think the size of the plant is somewhat based on the seed stock your
planting.
Take the 935 LIoyd, the 1092 was grown in appr. 500sq./ft. It was posted some
time
ago that George plants are allowed 20x20'. The Holland 1026 came off a plant
that was allowed 2500 sq/ft . Joel's seeds come from plants that are huge.
Both growers have success, It has to be linked back to genetics.

George J.
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