Re: my 977
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: my 977
- From: P*@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:06:23 EDT
In a message dated 98-07-08 00:19:13 EDT, you write:
<< umpkins@mallorn.com
The pumpkin is set about 15 feet out and there is about another 5 feet of
vine beyond that. The side vines are slow to grow. I think I started to
bury
them to early. I measured the pumpkin this morning and it is at 28 inches.
A
4 inch growth in a 36 hour time span. Is that a good growth rate?
My second pumpkin on a Holland 817 blew its end off. I hope to set a new
pumpkin by Saturday or Sunday.
I have a Wallace 618(567.5x567.5) that is 30+feet long. I just set a few
pumpkins on it over the weekend. It is by far my best plant.
John "P >>
John,
4 inches is a nice growth rate for a young pumpkin. Alot depends on the
temperature, genetics and conditions. I have had pumpkins grow at 5 inches a
day in hot weather and then shut down and end up at 500 pounds. My mighty
Mabel grew slowly in a cool summer...usually about 3 or 4 inches a day. It
grew for a longer period at the slow rate and ended up at 171 inches in
circumference.
pumkinguy
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