2000# Pumpkin Paradox
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- Subject: 2000# Pumpkin Paradox
- From: "* J* N* <c*@execpc.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 14:42:59 -0600
Heres one to talk about since we are already diving into the culling
questions. I've read about a few growers that have grown two or even three
fruit on one vine and ended up carrying in excess of 1500 pounds of fruit
on one vine. What does this mean about our plant and fruit relationships?
I hope some people will be able to respond with some experience and maybe
some sort of guess as to the explanation.
When I hear about this happening I sit back and think to myself that
supporting one fruit to 1000 pounds hasn't maxed out the plants ability to
fill fruit. I get the feeling that there is some other limiting factor
that is only allowing the fruit to get so big......and that factor of
course is probably genetically controlled. My theory would be that our
plants in general are able to produce and move enough photosynthates,
nutrients, and water to make 1500-2000 pounds of fruit, but there is some
reason why the plants won't or can't put it all in one fruit.....at least
not yet!
I welcome as much input from as many people that have any thoughts. Even
some silly explanation based on something you observed could be a key to
the answer of the 2000# pumpkin pair-a-ducks!
Rick
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