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Buffalo, MN ([email protected])

This is a repeat question but a very good one. What percentage is lost when you terminate the main at the fruit stem? Ponder this, I grew the 1125 Frantz and terminated the main at the fruit stem do to poor positioning. It grew to 992 pounds. I left the trailing vine continue to grow and the next pumpkin which was already pollinated grow on it. It grew to 396 pounds. Of the 396 pounds how much would have been added to the 992 if it wasn’t terminated?

10/17/2005 9:46:55 PM

Pumpkintown, SC

Certainly enough to get you into the 1000 club, BF

10/17/2005 11:56:41 PM

Ohio

Bill, How many pounds a day was you getting on the 992 at its peek growing time?

Brooks

10/18/2005 4:40:57 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

I've never gotten significant increased growth on a main vine pumpkin after culling one over 300# off a secondary.

10/18/2005 6:48:05 AM

Long Island,New York

My calculations indicate a gain of 7.99lbs.

10/18/2005 8:18:22 PM