Growth
Hello Mark Fowler-you are so right,it is truly a thrill to see how fast
those young fruit can grow.
If they grow too fast though they may split and if they grow too slow they
will never amount to much.
We have some control over our plants but in addition every plant and fruit
have a "will" of their own,that often is a surprise.
I have a "rule of thumb" that I have evolved over several years and the
results from dozens of plants.The following growth,at least as far as I am
concerned,is the indication of a "good" fruit come fall.
*****************20" on Day 10 and 60" on Day 20***********
That is,inches in the conventional horizontal circumference.
They may grow slower or faster than that and still be successful (there are
exceptions to everything in this hobby) but the above is a good middle of
the road place to to be I find.
So Mark,use the above guideline,on size vs days from pollination and see how
your AG growth looks.Then you will have some idea of how to rate your
growth.
I would be interested in seeing those numbers---Cheers--AE
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Hey Gang,
I know this may sound trivial to most of you experienced growers but I just
had to give an update. As a first year grower I have learned a tremendous
amount about this sport. I have been watching my main pumpkin very closely
and am so excited at what I am seeing! It is now about twice the size of a
softball and I cannot believe it's growth rate. Since I measured it 24 hours
ago it has gained 2 1/2" in size. Over the last for hours it picked up
3/4"!!! I am amazed at how quickly it can happen.
Is this a good growth rate for a young pumkin or am I getting all worked up
about nothing?
Thanks,
Mark Fowler
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