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Thursday, July 10, 2014 Matt D. Connecticut

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220.3 DeBacco ’13 “Snowball” (x 1676.5 Daletas)

Pollinated: June 19th, 2014
Lobes: 5
Lobe symmetry rating (1-10, with 10 being the most symmetrical): 9.5
Days old: 21
OTT: 206.5”
Est. weight: 201.5 pounds

The growth rate of this pumpkin has been exceptional. What makes this particularly impressive is that the plant is stunted with leaf burn (both a direct result of the virus) and also has not filled the total area. The shape and color are what I expected but the growth rate is what we all dream of.

I am simply putting this pumpkin into the category:

“What could have been…”
 



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