Re: Squash or Pump?
In a message dated 11/20/00 8:49:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
harrow.fur@pei.sympatico.ca writes:
<< From agrapevine, I heard a net was
used & they counted squares. Is it true ? is the bottom of thepumpkin
included in the count ?
HELP SOMEONE. >>
Bill:
The net you mentioned was discussed at Half Moon Bay in 99. I believe Lincoln
Mettler, a PNW grower had devised this grid to be placed over a pumpkin in
question. I think the squares were then counted and the higher ratio of
mostly green squares to mostly orange would be squash. Perhaps someone from
the PNW where this grid may have been used could chime in. Is it still being
used, and if so, how is it working out?
Sometimes, colors are difficult to call. You might have a pumpkin that is
heavily cantelouped with green, mottled undertones and orange or blush
pinkish color to cream color skin as overtones. You have to go with your gut
feelings on the tough calls. Whatever rules you go by, make sure your growers
understand them before they weigh off.
Barb
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