RE: My season is over - 3 days before weighoff.

Subject: RE: My season is over - 3 days before weighoff.
From: P* M*
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 11:02:51 -0500
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You might want to review your planting dates. If you plant too early, then the pumpkins ripen in August and rot in September. If you can get them to ripen in September, then usually it's cool enough to hold them over until Halloween and various October weigh-ins.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com [mailto:owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com]On Behalf Of Mr Bruiser
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 9:12 PM
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Subject: My season is over - 3 days before weighoff.

This is my second year growing AG's, and for awhile thought I might actually have something good enough for the state fair. With 4 pumpkins on a single plant, I lost the largest (636 est.) last month to groundhog damage. The next (552 est.) was lost to a dill ring split. Over the weekend I lost number three (495 est.) to a blossom-end split, and my last pumpkin (447 est.) developed a soft spot today due to internal rot, apparently caused by insect munching underneath the pumpkin.

It amazes me that after much hard work I was able to far exceed last year's personal best of 186 lbs, yet at the same time have managed to end up with NOTHING for Halloween. This year has been one heck of a learning experience, and thanks to everyone who offered me advice along the way.

Good luck to everyone in the upcoming weighoffs!

Bryan Saylor

Herndon, VA

References:
- My season is over - 3 days before weighoff.
  - From: "M* B*"

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