Re: Growth
Al.
Good to hear that the thrill does not dissipate after being in the game for
a few years.
I would be inclined to think that it may escalate until a breakthrough
season happens and a major milestone is reached. I suppose it is different
for everybody - but do you find that the thrill factor of watching these
wonders "do their thing" subsides over the years? After a season like you
had last year - reaching the 1000 pound plateau - your goals must be set
higher and higher I would think.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Eatons" <eatrich@magma.ca>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2000 6:44 AM
Subject: 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
>
>
> ******************************
> 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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