Re: Plant #'s vs. big pumkin #'s
In a message dated 01/27/2001 7:58:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,
thebez@home.com writes:
<<
I've been sitting here thinking about the up coming season and looking back
at how much I have done to improve my soil, read up on AG's, and what I have
learnt from last year, etc..
Then a question then popped into my head which started to bug me since I
have limited room to grow.
What is the ratio of plants grown to large pumpkins produced?
That is, logic would dictate that the greater number of plants, the better
the chance for a big pumpkin - all things being equal. But is this really
the case? What are the success / failure ratio per plant for some of our top
growers? Does having the good soil, good weather, and good seed, (The 3 G's)
mean you will likely grow a big one or does the 4th G play the biggest part?
- Good Luck?
>>
Hi Daniel
The law of averages would certainly seem to indicate that the more plants you
set out, the greater the chance of a large pumpkin. however, there is a
catch. You have to have the time to take proper care of all of your babies in
order to maximize their potential. Better to have two well nurtured than four
spread thin timewise. Having recently graduated from 2 plants to three, I
have to wonder how some people have time for as many plants as they
cultivate.
Good luck this year
Ed
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