Re: Which is preferable?
In a message dated 6/19/2003 1:17:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
RParsonsNP@aol.com writes:
> Question for the experienced growers on the list:
> All other things being equal, which scenerio may be better for growing a
> larger pumpkin:
>
> A) One that's pollinated July 1st, 10 feet out on the main vine
>
> B) One that's pollinated July 8th, 15 feet out - (has fewer growing days,
> but more
> leaves and anchor roots preceeding it to provide energy for growth).
>
> Rick
> (Still raining in NJ)
>
>
Rick...For New Jersey (unless your growing on top of a mountain in Vernon or
someplace like that) it would behoove you to get a fruit to set about july
10-15 with as much vine between the stump and the fruit as time will allow...you
should get decent growth in early September...if it ecer stops
raining......Long Island G.
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