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Sunday, September 03, 2006 Tony Pumpkin Abbotsford BC

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Day 74 for my pumpkin and it is still growing--although very slowly. Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of this plant.

I measured the main fruit last night after 1.5 days and it only registered a 3 lb gain (692 lbs estimate), but it is still growing. The stem end is still green and the pumpkin has yet to change color significantly--and get deeper ribs. If it is to get deeper ribs at all? Blossom end is still intact and the splits are under control--so is the stump rot, and mildew. Funny thing is the tertiaries are growing really well and sprouting tons of females which I have been culling before they flower (culled at least 10 yesterday!).

Also, sprayed with "Bordo fungicide" for mildew prevention.

The pumpkin is starting to lean over it's stem again as the shoulders are really starting to bulge. Although this time I don't think it will grow much more, and I won't be able to prop it up either.
 



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