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Friday, July 21, 2017 Dustin Morgantown, WV

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I believe end shape is determined within the first 10 days following pollination and is very much related to how many lobes there are and how symmetrical they are as well as arranged. I feel the number of lobes has more to do with shape than it does overall end weight as lots of large pumpkins have been grown on 3 or 4 lobes, but just speculation, no data to prove. When I select a keeper, I look for symmetry on lobes, then vine positioning. Cross is usually not a concern when selecting as I only try to grow seeds I like, and any seed to any seed in my own patch is fine with me, as long as it sets well and I like the lobes.
 



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