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Friday, July 15, 2005
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crammed
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Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
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Speaking of the pumpkin getting bigger...
I didn't take any measurements or pictures yesterday. So, in the last two days, the OTT has gone up by 11-3/4" to 99-1/2", or close to ten pounds. To me that seems like alot, since this two week old pumpkin is already bigger than the best full grown pumpkin I've ever grown. But, it sounds slow compared to other folks. So, since it doesn't look like I am going to get to pollinate any more females on the main plant, I should probably start loading it with fertilizer. Some 20-20-20 will be fed through the soakers in the next couple of days if not this evening.
I am beginning to notice a bit of a ridge forming on this fruit. It may just be part of its shape. But, I suppose it could also be the start of a dill ring. Frankly, I'm a bit worried. But, as long as the pumpkin holds together, I couldn't care less if it ends up looking like a fat man with a tight belt.
Over the last two days or so, I have done some vine training and very minor fruit repositioning. That has remedied the situation in which I could have had the pumpkin growing on top of the vine in the very near future. I probably should do a little bit more. But, things are much safer now.
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