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Tone,
I was just looking at your diary and you said that you were trying to cull down to one pumpkin. Here are my thoughts-

The 1st set is in a very bad position on the main and it is already deeply ribbed which could lead to a rib spilt later on.

The 2nd set looks very healthy, It has a great shape and unlike the 1st set it has a great position.

If I were you I think I would go with the second set. Just as long as it is still growing. But again these are just my thoughts.

Grow'm Big!

Martin

7/2/2010 1:45:04 PM

Jacksonville, IL

That's what my gut tells me but there's always that chance that the second will abort and then I will be kicking myself. It shouldn't abort, I have a healthy plant other than beat up leaves from some of the storms. Thanks for the thoughts, this is suppose to be a fun hobby but it sometimes causes me stress. Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

7/2/2010 2:24:31 PM

Springfield Il

Tone, Hey neighbor, (I'm in Springfield) My thoughts exactly about the stress. I love it but am definitely stressed about it. Hopefully it will be worth all the hard work when we get our picture in the paper with a gigantic pumpkin.

7/2/2010 11:21:53 PM

Jacksonville, IL

Went back and forth with this all day and I am going to try to save the first. Shazzy made a good point, try to move it a little at a time and if you break the stem then go with the back up. I cut some tap roots today and the secondary that was at the stem and moved it about an inch. I will stick with this a little each day and see if I can't get it closer to 90 degrees with the main.

7/2/2010 11:59:13 PM

Midwest

Tone
I agree with the Shaz. If you adjust the position very little and let the second one grow for a couple of weeks. Then, make the decision. You can sleep at night. Blessings buddy

7/5/2010 2:14:04 AM