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Lewistown,IL

What would be the best shape of a pumpkin to run with ? I have both right next to each other round or elongated ? All are pollinated within 5 days of each other and it is time to make a final decision. I have never had this option as in past years I was elated to get SOMETHING to grow when I wanted it to grow. My line up is 2066 Geddes-1885 Barron-1510 Carter...I cut a round kin off the Geddes as it was at 6' I hate doing that.

6/29/2019 1:40:17 PM

Walhalla, ND.

Post pictures in your diary of the kin’s in question. Growers will better be able to advise you.

6/29/2019 1:56:43 PM

Colorado

I like a round one if its on the 2066 geddes.I'd go with one on your best plant ,in a good location if the lobes are even and dont worry about shape. The initial shape might change as it develops.

6/29/2019 2:27:37 PM

Lewistown,IL

I have two on each plant ( one of each shape). I do like the round kins but it seems that Ron Wallace said that the elongated kin was his preference as I think he said it goes heavier than the round. I was just curious on what other growers have experienced. All three plants are my best plants ! All had five lobes (6 kins).... Trying to narrow it down to three and run with them.

6/29/2019 2:38:29 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

I recall reading a few places longer is better than tall and round. I also remember when Chris Stevens broke the world record, and that was the first thing I noticed when I saw a pic of it. For HD I’d go tall and round.

6/29/2019 2:58:50 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Check out this longer shape:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/DisplayPhoto.asp?pid=6791

6/29/2019 3:00:20 PM

Grittyville, WA

Comparing two on the same plant... I will throw an idea out. Maybe the stem thickness and blossom button size indicates something about the potential? All other things being equal...

6/29/2019 4:17:30 PM

Colorado

Go with one on the main or just off the main.The pumpkin shapes on a given plant will all be similar as they develop.

6/29/2019 6:39:46 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Good point cojoe. I’m growing 2 plants this year from the same seed and the pre-pollinated female flowers are completely different. On one plant is the football shape I like, on the other plant they are totally round.

Good luck tjsna.

6/29/2019 11:01:52 PM

Lewistown,IL

Thanks to all that replied. A great season and PB to all.

6/30/2019 1:35:39 AM