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Sunday, June 15, 2025
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Anthesis Application 48-Hours Post Pollination
This is a critical time in regards to cell division so the hormone application "Anthesis" has been made in hopes of prolonging the duration while also increasing the rate of cell division. There are two hormones in this mix as each one has a specific purpose and concentration that is needed. This application may result in the pumpkin being smaller in the short term, but the goal is for longer term gains.
The blue cup is placed over the flower the night before it opens for pollination and remains on until this day. The cup helps ensure over-spray does not come in contact with the flower petals. The goal is to only make the water mist application to the fruit itself as this is where the targeted cells are. *If it is applied to the petals is seems like they may degrade a little faster than normal. Not an issue, but the cup is put in place any way so why not use it for a duel purpose.
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