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New Hampshire, USA

Pumpkin on first side vine growing faster than pumpkin on main vine which one to keep!

7/19/2010 6:46:37 PM

side pumpkins out grow main pumpkins most times for short spurt out of the gate then fall off pace

7/19/2010 7:02:01 PM

New Hampshire, USA

thanks don

7/19/2010 7:42:00 PM

British Columbia, Canada

Well, thats something I never knew.

7/19/2010 8:07:50 PM

Fresno, CA

helpful - timely information

7/19/2010 11:50:29 PM

Mt. Pleasant, MI

I would never disagree with anything Don says, whatever he says or does is pumpkin gospel in my book!
That being said, I grew 3 fruit on Don's 1026 Young last year, and the first fruit pollinated was on a side vine and continued regular growth all season, ending up twice as big as the others on the main and another sidevine.
I'm not contradicting what Don said, just a testament how powerful his seeds are, and why all of my plants this year are either from his seeds, or genetics - ie. my 628 (the sidevine fruit I'm talking about) that is 2 of his seeds crossed, and the best fruit in my patch so far.
My advice - Get you some Young seeds for next year!

7/20/2010 9:13:13 AM

Murphys, CA

To Don Young I'm a newbie this year and I would appreciate a seed or two from you for next season.

7/20/2010 11:57:33 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Ron, I just checked out your 2009 diary and that is wild. I wonder how big it would have been if you kept just one? As a first timer, I am growing 2 pkns on my only plant (to be safe) so you give me hope for some big guys. I am using an AG seed I bought at Lowes this year so I will definitely be looking to buy some premiums next year.

Luke

7/20/2010 12:40:14 PM