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Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Duster
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San Diego
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day 27 for the 980 fredricks, still chugging along at 30 lbs a day 2012 chart, 249.5 ott, 360 lbs or so. I am ahead of last years fruit by a decent margin so far.
Plant is a beast, main vine is bigger than my arm! lol Leaves are solar panels, and the male flowers are huge! Me and vince were probing the patch and the male flowers stalks are as thick as a newly formed vine! Anyway, not about plant size I know, but it's fun.
Mildew attack is on! Vince sprayed tonight, I will spray monday.
If you have followed my diary for the past few years, you know 400 sq ft plant is all I ever grew the last 4 years. I can see why 800 is better. You have more plant to power the fruit early on, and more healthy leaves later on to power the fruit as well. So I am guessing you get a longer pwer growth cycle and so far I am seeing that. 400 sq ft patch looks old as the pumpkin gets older with no new leaves. I will post pictures soon for fun of all the big stuff and the fruit.
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