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Corryton, TN

Do they take a break on some days? I have one that has slowed what seems to me drasticly. 10 day est wt 31.5 15 day @ 78.8 From there daily wt measurements are as follows 97,126,149,169,192,200. This is my rookie season and its been a blast so far!!!

6/21/2008 8:07:42 PM

Frankfort Oh

alot of that depends on soil ,,genetics ,,weather etc ,etc,,but sounds like your lacking something,,,,did you do a soil test?

6/21/2008 8:14:22 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I don't get the concern? And it is a blast.

6/21/2008 8:27:18 PM

Corryton, TN

Did the test. Made the amendments per test. Shaker, this is kind of like golf to me on an unfamiliar course. I'm no Tiger, Jutras or Wallace! But I do love to shoot par. Dislike bogeys. And hate to have something worse because I was affraid to ask how the course laid. Thats why I ask. Just trying to make par, and enjoying every minute of it!

6/21/2008 9:09:59 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I love it when people dive in head first, I wouldn't do it any other way myself.

6/21/2008 10:41:23 PM

Frankfort Oh

Dave if you can post your soil sample in your diarie ,,if you have one i`ll be glad to take a look at it ,,and alot of others here ,,might be able to give some advice,,or send it to me in email ,,if you like ,,,[email protected]

6/21/2008 10:46:54 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

pumpkins put on weight with water...if you haven't had rain and then it rains it's gonna try to put on fifty pounds in one night...it will blow it's nose out....Once they start they want water can't dry em out then think the pumpkin will expand again....just keep it as even as you can. GrowEmBig!

6/22/2008 12:15:38 AM

Corryton, TN

Definaitely still in a drought in my immediate area. No rain for last three weeks. Using drip irrigation and 2 acre pond for water source. Trying to keep moist but not wet. Dug a test hole this morning to confirm moisture level. Soil would hold shape when squeezed but not excessively wet. Pumpkin is wheel shaped and starting to list to the vine side. Doesn't seem to have stress on vine but thinking of trying to prop her up so she doesn't fall if she starts growing again.

6/22/2008 7:15:32 AM