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Sunday, July 22, 2018
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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1297.5 Young ’16 (x 642 Dill)
*Anthesis Treated*
Day: 39
OTT: 281.5”
Est. Weight: 493.5 pounds
I really like the orange color on this pumpkin the skin is also very smooth causing it to glow in the sun. There is some mottling starting to develop which should make for a very nice looking pumpkin at harvest. The only downfall is the stem is a continual battle. I have been rotating control options (isopropyl alcohol, bleach and sulfur) and have a fan running on it but the heat and humidity are not helping. The pumpkin is still growing so that is a plus.
If you look in the lower left corner you will see an ultrasonicator as a preventative for potential mice damage as it seems like they get me earlier and earlier each year. This is the only product I have found that will stop mice from feeding once they have found your pumpkin, so these are effective. I am hoping that having it out before the mice realize the pumpkin is food and will prevent any feeding from ever occurring. The other advantage is that it does not require any poisons.
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