Re: 4 vs 5 flower segments

I would rely on the genetics more than the four or five segments. Some pumpkins will weigh more than the measurements and some less. But, here's a chance to develop your own statistics. Which book of Don's you referring too? I only have the III one. 
cheers
Marc
layton, ut


pclements wrote:


In Don Langevin's "How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins" he noted that 5
segment flowers tend to produce larger/heavier pumpkins than those with 3-4
segments.  After learning that, I've since sought out the "5s", but this
year's didn't take, and I was left with a four segment fruit.  Well, the thing
has done a lot better than I ever expected, and is currently at 383 OTT
inches.  I realize the measurement tables are only estimates, but I can't help
but wonder where it will come in.  Should I be expecting it to weigh out much
lighter than the measurements might suggest, due to the 4 segment thing, or
does that not have any bearing on the pumpkin's density?

I guess I'll know for sure in a couple of weeks, but wondered if anyone had
any experience with this.

Thanks,
Dave

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