determining squash
For those of you that don't know the method I was refering to earlier in
my last post, it was in one of the PNWGPG newsletters. I recomend
subscribing, it is a great newsletter, with info, and will keep you up to
date with what is happening. That said, I wish you already were because
then I wouldn't have to try and explain this.
The method uses a grid made of ten 2" squares that are in a 5x2 pattern.
There are 7 locations that the grid is placed on the fruit. Each square
on the grid is determined to have pumpkin or squash color, then the
percentage is calculated. The seven locations are as follows
1. 12" up from the bottom, and 6" left of the stem
2. 12" up fromt he bottom and 6" right of the stem
3. 12" up fromt he bottom and 6" left of the blossom
4. 12" up fromt he bottom and 6" right of the blossom
5. 12" up fromt he bottom and exactly in the midle on the left side
6. 12" up fromt he bottom and exactly in the midle on the right side
7. on top of the fruit, on a line from stem to blossom exactly in the midle
At least this is what I think they were saying in the article. I am
always in such a hurry, I didn't read it super careful.
Has anyone else ever used this method? I think the placements are made to
hit most of the primary areas that off color will develope, and won't let
any impure pumpkins past. Any thoughts?
I am calling it quits for pumpkin/squashing tonight, better get back to my
homework from the Mellon College of Science.
Good luck to all, and my seeds are finally out of their homes and drying now.
Nic Welty
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