Re: daily growth
carlson@sanasys.com wrote:
>
> Troy
> I've often wondered about what happens when cir. measurements stop after
> lets say 60 days.Now you said the inside thickens and the seeds mature.
> I'll agree the seeds will mature better when the pumpkin stays on the
> vine longer but what or how do you base your statement that the inside
> thickens? anyone have an opinion on what happens those 2 to 3 long weeks
> of waiting till show time!!!does everyone continue to water? fertilize?
>
> troy wrote:
> >
> > Rocky;
> >
> > Your pumpkin will stop growing in circ but it will grow thicker and the
> > seeds will mature so it is a good idea to leave the pumpkin on the vine as
> > long as possibe. You should treat the whole pumpkin and stem with a
> > fungicide. Also check the stem where it attaches to the vine and see if it
> > has torn off. This usually happens around 100" in circ.
> >
> > Troy
> >
I know the next three weeks will be very big onthe stock market for
Anheiser Busch because of all the bud I am drinking while sitting out by
my patch like Linus in that old Charlie Brown classic...
--
Lyle "Rocky" Rockwell
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