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Southeast Texas

i got a big pumpkin here in tx.and its growing good for here and its doing say 20lbs a day and the next day it stopps..2 days later it gains 3inches in ott.what is causeing that..is it growing inside or what..not just those folks i mention can give me a anwser.

6/24/2012 9:38:24 PM

Colorado

too much beer before you measure-ha

6/24/2012 10:33:26 PM

Frankfort Ohio

never to much beer

6/24/2012 10:57:21 PM

milford, CT,

Don't measure every day..do 7 day measurements..it takes the fluctuations out and mis-measurements..gives a much more accurate assessment of how the fruit is growing..hope this helps..Mark

6/24/2012 11:22:24 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Stop drinking the compost tea.

6/24/2012 11:24:28 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Whats,,,,,,,, " i wont no from "

6/24/2012 11:36:19 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

That's the worst grammer I've seen since Amelio got kicked out of here lol.

6/24/2012 11:59:31 PM

East Jordan, MI

Why do people feel it necessary to attack people or make fun of them? Does it make you feel superior in some way? It makes you look mean spirited and is certainly not helpful. This is why many people have stop posting on this board. If you don't have something that is useful to say, kindly keep your smart remarks to yourself.

For those that can't interpret Paul's question, and would like to say something useful to help him, He would like to know -- from experience people, why he is getting large gains on one day and nothing the next. He is just passing his PB and nearing a TX record. I'm sure he would appreciate some useful feedback.

6/25/2012 12:38:43 AM

East Jordan, MI

I kind of agree with Milford. Measuring every day might be getting the tape measure in a different place and it is taking two days to see the smaller changes that are happening from day to day. But you also told me a few weeks back you were watering every other day. I think that even watering every day will keep gains more even than a huge surge of water one day and nothing the next. I hope some more experienced growers with some helpful advice will chime in.

6/25/2012 12:39:06 AM

Rhode Island

ditto----keep the fruit shaded cause i know its hot in texas.,throw that tape out and pick it back up once a week.
pap

6/25/2012 6:33:33 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Good luck breaking that record, Paul.

6/25/2012 8:37:33 AM

Pinetops,n.c.

good luck on breaking the record for texas paul, i hope you shatter it.oh, and i strongly agree with cecil, why do people keep trying to embarass someone who is asking a serious question?paul fights heat even worse than mine, and that is not easy to do, so instead of making fun of him, why not try and help him ?oh, and paul, dont forget that turbo juice from kentucky ,lol

6/25/2012 9:23:22 AM

Corbin, KY

Go Paul Go! Hope the tropical storm goes away from you. You sure don't need a flood right now.

6/25/2012 9:42:37 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Last year I waZ so excited...I finally got 35 lbs a day....I was so exited I called Ron and told him.....and then the next day it only grew a pound.....ThatZ a nice white one Paul....keep it cool, evenly watered...We know how d@mn HOT it IZ right now.......GrowZEM BIG

6/25/2012 10:39:04 AM

Chicago Illinois

hey paul in the pic it looks like its turning alil green kinna cool looking i hope u get the texas record

6/25/2012 1:25:07 PM

Southeast Texas

thanks for the advice,folks

6/25/2012 3:24:08 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Sorry if I offended you Paul.

6/25/2012 5:24:33 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Just a little fun. Whats growing without a little humor

6/25/2012 11:07:28 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Paul, I would have a tissue test done, this way you know what you may be lacking nutrient wise, if anything, and you can fine tune your fertilizing.
I agree with the even watering. If there is anything that I can do to help, just let me know.
Tom

6/26/2012 8:28:42 AM

Hampstead, NC 28443

Paul, good luck breaking the record. I am pretty new, but I would just remind you that in the heat you should consider watering more often with smaller amounts each time. Watering twice a day in the heat is better. Keep your feeding and spray schedule consistant. Slow and steady when it is hot. Mist your plant, the whole area around the plant and shade it to keep it healthy. Keeping the temperature around the plant low is just as important as keeping the plant and fruit temp down. Especially watch all the new tender growth from getting sunburn. Grow em BIG!

6/26/2012 10:46:08 AM

Kansas

What is the Texas state record?

6/26/2012 11:20:23 AM

Upa Creek, MO

657 pounds

6/26/2012 11:44:25 AM

Southeast Texas

orangeneck and kenny no pb i like messing with folks..i can take it...lol..cojoe you probly been drunk measuring too and fell and broke vines.

6/26/2012 8:06:50 PM

Southeast Texas

he jed one beer is too many and 24 aint enough..dammitt

6/26/2012 8:08:51 PM

Somerset,Ky

Keep that little shitter going Paul!

6/26/2012 10:07:52 PM