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Sask, Canada

Well it is indeed a very sad day at our house, the wife's pumpkin blew out in the blossom end clear through to the cavity.

The final measurements were 144" circ. 91" stem to blossom and 92.5" side to side. Total ott was 327.5" = 720.0lbs

Even though I am so close to the situation I believe any other grower would have as well felt the heart ache looking over at Katrina seeing the tears well up in her eyes as she gazed down at a blossom end split that ended her first season prematurely.

Her year has been marred with set-backs, yet for a first year grower her accomplishments are tremendous, Her 720lb fruit would have broken the provincial record of 693.5lbs.

The seeds alone with the 1337 Houghton X 1230 Daletas is going to be a killer cross. I for one am planting this seed next year. I am also very proud of her and am going to enjoy seeing her take first place at Smoky Lake and smashing the provincial and site record for Squash with her 895 Hester* currently sitting at over 700+ pounds as well. On top of the this it is very cantaloped and big deep ribs, when you slap it it would be like slapping a cinder block. I would not be surprised if it went 30% heavy like the 724 Miller also grown off the 895 Hester*.

I'm so proud of you Katrina...

Love Always
Giant Veggies

9/12/2003 1:38:43 AM

Sask, Canada

Sorry the pumpkin would be 720.0 Pearce '03 est. not uow as it is currently just measurements.

TTYL
Ernie
Giant Veggies

9/12/2003 1:56:58 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Looks Like a good cross Ernie.. Shannon

9/12/2003 6:26:05 AM

Edmonton, Canada

Tough break Katrina. But hold your head high, 720 pounds in your first year is incredible. I'm anxious to see that squash in Smoky Lake!

9/12/2003 11:07:19 AM

Erin,Ontario.

Hey Katrina.Be proud,be very proud!720#for any grower is outstanding,let alone a first year,and in this highly unusual weather growing season.I'd love to get some of those 720 Pearce seeds.Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Conrad

9/12/2003 11:33:26 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

Nice Job Mrs Giant Veggies!

9/12/2003 11:43:30 AM

Montoursville, PA

Congrats on a great effort. I felt the same exact pains. If I were to be completely honest I would have to say I did not sleep well on it for a couple of days.

For your possible amusement....I report that I had bought a new trailer, pilot and high density foam to haul my first baby to the weigh off. It was on a solid 1000 lb. track a week befor we had our problem.

Coining Al's words.....Just Wait Untill Next Year!

9/12/2003 11:53:54 AM

Indiana

Congrats Mrs Giant Veggies!

9/12/2003 1:18:32 PM