Re: Open to discussion
if this really is genetics, is this trait linked to just one gene, or
is it a combo of many, and is it a ressesive gene, or a dominant one?
>From: G Tanner <g1tanner@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: Pumpkins <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Subject: Re: Open to discussion
>Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 09:47:30 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I agree with Mike and Rocky,
>I think genetics are the biggest factor... but others
>definitely also play a roll.
>two years ago I had a 742 Holland plant.
>pollinated like 12-15 pumpkins... they ALL split under
>the stem - with an identical huge splits- when they
>were between 75 and 125 lbs. The soil was mainly top
>soil with some compost and very little composted
>manure mixed in. I had fertilized with some miracle
>grow, but certainly not an excessive amount. (I have
>used more since) Rain wasn't a factor either.
>Cause in this case I would say is definitely genetics!
>
>Gordon Tanner
>Maple Valley WA
> >>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<
>I think there are all kinds of factors that cause stem
>splits. Genetics
>being number one. MB
>.......................................................
>Splits , after this season, to me - see genetic.. I
>have 4 plants, fertilized them all exactly
>the same, and only had one plant give me a stem split,
>my Checkon 815. I have two nice fruit on
>it, but both fruit have stem splits.. Gofigure.. I
>have 6 other fruit between the 3 other plants,
>and non of themhave any stem splits, but then agian,
>they are not nearly as big..
>
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