RE: Heavy hitter question
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: RE: Heavy hitter question
- From: D* M* <d*@pss.boeing.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 12:41:47 -0700
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> This question is directed primarily at those who have been growing for a
> number of years.
>
> The current school of thought dicates the setting of several pumpkins
> per plant and gradually culling the undesirable until only those most
> promising remain. Has anyone been able to determine any kind of pattern
> regarding those that are left to grow?
Yes, daily measurements and the quailty of the skin color. Does it shine or is it dull.
> I believe there was a theory a
> while back that stated the first pollinated would inevitably grow the
> largest. Any truth to that?
no
> Vine selection?
main or seconday
> Number of lobes?
no four or more does the trick. Five is average
> Distance
> from the main root?
10 feet or more is a norm, but they have grown closer
> Are there any trends yet established that we should
> be aware of?
Luck
>
>
> AGhast in Atlanta,
>
> AGitated
>
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