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Buffalo, New York

pumpkins put on most of their weight during nighttime, correct?

is this because the plant is absorbing the energy during the day and feeding the fruit at night?

7/23/2008 3:37:01 AM

Long Island,New York

Its because you're asleep and its the only time you don't measure the pumpkin every 30 mins.

7/23/2008 6:50:07 AM

South Finland [email protected]

Lol@G
G, please write a book about growing wisdoms;)

7/23/2008 7:09:19 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Yeah, it seems about 3/4 of your daily growth is after dark... resistance is futile, pick one petting pumpkin and measure that one, works :) [getting your daily feel of orange is a minor one they won't arrest you for... yet]

7/23/2008 9:10:46 AM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

You got it right Jeremy. Same thing goes for long gourds. That is why most growers like warmer nights so they grow faster.

7/23/2008 9:33:48 AM