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Middle TN

Im just wondering what everyones thoughts are on a 3 lobe pumpkin. I have one Im thinking about keeping but not really sure. What do ya'll think? Could I get a big 'un from a 3 lobe?

6/28/2011 5:14:33 PM

3 acre corner in Whittaker,Mi USA ([email protected])

I think that (imo) your 3 lobe girl has just as good a chance as any!!!! When its real quiet out you'll be able to hear her sayin, "mama....give me a chance!!!pleeease!! Just my 2 cents!! Good luck with her tammy. Erik

6/28/2011 7:10:31 PM

Rudolph

the reason everyone thinks 3 lobes are no good is because it's pretty rare to get one, there for you don't see many big pumpkins that were 3 lobe, also I don't believe there is any proof of a 3 lobe not growing as good as a 4-5 lobe. If I had a 3 lobe that looked good I would grow it.

6/28/2011 7:55:09 PM

Middle TN

Heres the one Im talking about...
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=160980 I cant really say why, but I like it.

6/28/2011 8:01:06 PM

Cincinnati,OH

If you like where it is set and the timing is right go for it. I know of at least 1 3 lober going 1200 +

6/28/2011 9:29:16 PM

Connecticut

I personally like to see 3-lobe pumpkins and I will actually favor keeping one if I see it.

3-lobe pumpkins have a very high success rate to produce big pumpkins when you look at the numbers.

1520 Sperry was a 3-lobe pumpkin...

More talk on this topic:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=351278

-Matt

6/28/2011 9:40:10 PM

Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Matt, I'm growing a 1520 and have pollinated the first two females on the main, both 3 lobers. Didn't know the 1520 was a 3 lober, I'll likely keep one as it is doing okay and after learning this. TY, John

6/28/2011 10:53:54 PM

Tinykinville

my 1091 was three lobe last year, i got a pollenation on 1725 harp this year on three lobe. i wouldnt hesitate to grow one. and fyi the 1091 had decent seed count as well.

6/29/2011 7:04:58 AM

Colorado

My 1204.5 was a three lobe last year.I just pollinated a 3 lobe this morning on that seed.Ive seen 4's and 5's on that plant.I'll likely go with it since the next one will be another week.Most of the big fruit are on 5 lobers cause most of the fruit grown are 5 lobe.Dont know if lobe # means anything

6/29/2011 12:51:43 PM

Johnston, R.I.

My 1287 was a 3 lobe..........

6/30/2011 4:26:55 PM

Pataskala,OH

If you have less lobes would that mean the pumpkin will have less ribs to possible split at ?

6/30/2011 4:55:25 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

My three lober last year was low to the ground......wish it had more lobeZ...would of been taller.....I would of liked to thinK so...but dont know....for sure...good question!

6/30/2011 5:02:38 PM

Middle TN

all Im getting are 3 and 4 lobes with this plant. The 4 lobe isnt in a good position. I think I'll go with the 3 lober. Thanks guys :)

6/30/2011 5:44:42 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Pap's reply to your question last year hit the nail on the head.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=14&p=304288

6/30/2011 9:55:31 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

I have been advised to cull 3 lobers on this board in the past Andy.

6/30/2011 10:40:37 PM