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Friday, March 28, 2014
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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335 Scherber ’11 (x 1734.5 Steil) “Marshmallow”-Day 54
This is a blossom end picture that shows the isolated are of cantalouping that is occurring on this side. It does not seem to follow any pattern but it is noticeable. This year I decided not to cover the pumpkin in anyway while it was growing as I wanted to see if there would be any difference in color potential. While this may not be the best colored pumpkin I think the greenhouse glass may have some filtering quality that could contribute to the washed out look to the pumpkin.
You cannot get a tan while in the greenhouse as the glass blocks out the UV (ultra-violet) light and this could be a contributing factor as I no longer have any grow lights over the plant. I do know of other greenhouse grown fruit that have had great orange and green color so I may have just gotten a white producing one. It is bred with the 1734 Steil so I see more white coloration in the offspring’s future, but hopefully they will be big;-)
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