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Erin,Ontario.

I've just finished loading my first effort at growing a giant.I'm taking it to a GPC weigh off site tomorrow and hoping it comes in at 300#.My problem is that I cut the main vine really close to the fruit,less than an inch,and a buddy just told me the stem has to be an inch long.The fruit is solid as Gibralter right around and I'm praying I won't be disqualified for to short a stem!!!!!(Thats to much for any guy to bear!!!!!!!)

10/4/2002 6:07:02 PM

Indiana

You are fine, that rule only applies to fruit having to much stem attached.

Tom Beachy

10/4/2002 7:04:50 PM

Southern NH

Ya, you see one pumpkin with the whole plant attached. LOL

10/4/2002 7:12:15 PM

Erin,Ontario.

Thanks Tom,Bluey.This site has helped me all thru this first season...can't thank you all enough!!

10/4/2002 10:48:55 PM

Rexburg, Idaho ([email protected] )

The rules are the vine must be cut within 1 inch of the stem not the stem 1 inch from the pumpkin.

10/4/2002 11:34:59 PM

Utah ([email protected])

I am relieved also. Thanks for asking the question ManUMan, and of course thanks for the answers!!! I was being careful and left a foot of vine on each side. Thought I would trim it tomorrow. But while loading, I broke one side right at the stem. I was a little stressed.

Hey, Brian C., you haven't hit the road yet? Are you still coming to Utah? Just getting a very early start in the morning? Hope to see you there!
Brent W.

10/5/2002 12:28:53 AM