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thats one mighty lookin pumpkin in your patch..any estimates.hope this heavy rain does'nt bother it.

9/16/2002 3:59:32 AM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Thanks Lobsta,it's around the high 700's,Just looks big in a somwhat empty patch,still going a 1/2"ah day ott,wouldent think it would spit at such a low rate of growth,Will be a new personal best if it finishs:)Also you did a great job at 870 for the first year,congrats,i'd be happy with my pumpkin finishing around that.John

9/16/2002 4:36:22 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

...gotta agree with lobsta, that looks like a monster. Looks almost as tall as that stockade fence in one shot !!!
How old is she ? My July 5 pollination is still gaining too...but only about 1" a week, and only in circumference !
Good Luck !

9/16/2002 7:24:13 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Hi Duff,shes 74 days old.I did keep it out in the weather for 15 to 20 days,so it looks a little weather beaton,its not very long,but yes its tall and kinda wide,so its a little deciving .I only ment to upload 2 pics but by the time i figured out how to send the files it was to late.didnt meen to send 5 pics of the same fruit,what can a guy say,But Hey check out the veggie!!!LOL .anyways see you at Topsfield and good luck to you too.John

9/16/2002 8:14:07 PM