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Tuesday, May 01, 2018
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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1367 VanHoutte ‘16 (F: 2145 McMullen ‘15 x 1585.5 Werner ‘14)
It seems this plant has wanted to stretch more than others and as a result it has developed a small stem split right at the base of the plant. I know this would panic some growers, but I see it as minimal and a way to help reduce the chance of a foamer (not that I get that many) later in the season. Also, during the off season I was hearing some top growers who were intentionally putting cuts in the main vine close to the crown. While this is something I find hard to do, in this case it happened naturally so I will see how it goes for the season.
I grew this plant last year as an unproven seed and it grew a pumpkin bigger than my official 2145 McMullen so it earned a spot in this year’s patch. Also, looking back what it produced for the three growers (including myself) that grew it last year this seed grew all three growers their best pumpkin of 2017, so I think there may be something special with this seed.
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