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Key West, FL

I'm curious, what was everyones pH at the beginning of the year? And how heavy or light did your pumpkin/s go?

10/8/2003 1:44:57 PM

Germany (Kirchheim / Bavaria)

Hi Ben !
The pH was between 6.00 and 6.50. OTT of my pumpkin(802Dill`02)was 330inches = 710lbs and the result at the German Weigh Off was 714lbs.
Peter

10/8/2003 2:44:08 PM

Applegate, Oregon

Ben,

My Ph when the season started was 7.0. It ended at 7.3 (I believe due to my water) and I grew an 805 and 870. BTW...seeds from both are on their way to you hopefully in return for some of those 880's! Dale

10/8/2003 3:19:59 PM

San Diego

my ph started at 7.5, went to 6.6. I added sulfer a month before planting and i think the ph was dropping from manure too. I had 345 lbs (370) estimated day 43, split on blossom, grown in 96 sq ft of dirt. I have heard that a PH problem high or low (5.7 to 7.5) or so can still grow a monster. Proven by many growers. Jim

10/8/2003 3:51:04 PM

Key West, FL

I think you guys misunderstood, I'm wondering what %heavy your pumpkin was over the charts?

No Dale you can't have any, lol, just joking.

10/8/2003 3:58:01 PM

Applegate, Oregon

Ohhhhh....lol. My 805 was est. My 870 was 2% light, but was wide open for a week or so before weighing.

Fine Ben, be that way. I didn't want any of the damn things anyway...lol...just kidding.

10/8/2003 4:09:15 PM

Key West, FL

I know more people than this grow pumpkins.

10/9/2003 10:51:29 AM

Indiana

Ben our ph was 7 and the pumpkin went 9.5% heavy if I calculated correctly. est. 470 with 283.5 ott and went 515 on scales. Was off the 735 pukos x self.

10/9/2003 11:47:52 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Ben, mine are still on the ground and growing and will update later on this topic. Our ph was 7 at the start of the year and hope we go 9.5% heavy like some of the others.

10/9/2003 11:57:51 AM