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Re: Update from Minnesota

Hey George  === Now this is a great update!!!..... Any new word thou???


All the Best... Tim, Florida..




George Heyne wrote:
> 
>   I guess I am going to have to learn how the bees pollinate pumpkins as I
> have had a difficult time getting the females started. I assume some of
> the problem has been associated with the hot and muggy weather that we
> have had (low 90s during the day and lows 70s at night) plus all the rain we
> have had (fourth highest total amount during July). There was a lot of mold in
> the pumpkin patch. This past week it has dried out and a number of pumpkins
> are taking hold.
>   So far, my best is 217.5 inches (circumference = 95 inches -- almost
> 100). This pumpkin is from seed made from a cross of Don Black's, 1993 884
> pounder and Joel Holland's, 1992 722 pounder.
>   I have three other pumpkins doing well. The are from:
> 
> - Schlutt 690 -- 178 inches
> - Baird 652   -- 182 inches
> - Baird 603   -- 184.5 inches
> 
> The inches represent the three measurements used in determining and
> estimate of the pumpkin's weight. I have placed a sun screen over the top
> of three of the pumpkins ( 6'x8' tarp attached to steel posts).
> 
>   My other eight plants are just getting started - softball size.
> 
> George Heyne
> Rochester, Minnesota
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