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Santa Cruz, CA

I few years back I used what was called a, "Pumpkin Pacer 1000" chart. The chart had daily minimum goals to reach at certain days so you knew if you were on pace to reach a 1,000lb pumpkin in the end. I can't remember where I got the chart. Anyone know where I can get this chart or one like it? I would love to get one again so I don't have to reinvent it.

7/19/2009 7:48:15 PM

Midway, UT

I think what you are looking for can be downloaded here...

http://gvgo.ca/articles/

7/19/2009 8:36:44 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

The ott charts are helpful and are there blank charts to keep track of pumpkin weights out there?

7/20/2009 12:33:09 AM

Rhode Island

we make our own charts. all you need is set up one sheet per pumpkin

at the top of sheet? female number - male pollinator - pollination date - number of lobes - distance down from base

then leave a line across the sheet for each date you plan on measuring ( we measure one a week on sundays -no peeking-lol )

you record weekly the date-ott measurements -charted estimate-
subtract last sundays est weight from this weeks est weight
and divide the weekly weight gain by seven for your daily weight gain est.

i also leave a bit of room to note any weather, commentary ,etc, for future reference.

if you measure every day all you do is ride the roller coaster of emotions. one day its wow, next day its oh no. etc.

pap

7/20/2009 7:41:58 AM

Santa Cruz, CA

Thanks pap...sounds good. Once a week measuring sounds perfect. I'll start today.

7/20/2009 10:39:15 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Creekside (Kristine?) I emailed you an excel version of a growing chart that I've been using for a few years.

It requires measurements every 2 days and also includes the OTT and Circ. charts.

Glenn

7/20/2009 2:32:21 PM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

I think I will try measuring once a week, my growth has slowed again.

7/20/2009 7:14:34 PM

Santa Cruz, CA

Thanks everyone for the help. I was able to download the growth chart from Glenn and will look it over. Thanks Mike for sending me yours too.

7/21/2009 3:24:33 PM