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Western NY

There won't be any harm in waiting another week to decide. It's not a guarantee that the decision will be any easier at that point, but something may change in that time.

5/6/2026 11:53:23 AM

Ironton, ohio

Maybe the 2641 is putting more energy into growing roots currently, I think there's a discussion about this in the message boards. I'm with Andy give it more time let them both hit the ground. A little crowding now shouldn't affect the long term potential. Best of luck.

5/6/2026 1:51:29 PM

Winchester, Ohio

Thanks guys, I'll give it some more time.

5/6/2026 2:59:53 PM

Germany

That's my way of making decisions: Wider spacing, more time, more wait, more nervous...and always hoping that the plants will tell... https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=273929

5/6/2026 3:03:44 PM

Connecticut, USA

To me it is not about which one is marginally better. I suspect you double planted in case the 2641 was terrible. It is not.

In a presentation, Steve Sperry showed us his 2365 Wolf seedling one year and it was terrible looking. He kept it anyway and grew his 2465.5 from it!

5/6/2026 3:23:49 PM

Grittyville, WA

I like Ken's thinking a lot. I do think it's useful to get the plant to lay down and make sure it's off to a good start, I think at least 3-4 feet long. When I grew my pb I had four or five plants competing together. It wasn't the biggest in stature, but it simply behaved well, and grew steadily and had zero weird issues. Other people have had poor looking plants (but with good genetics) perform well. As Ken noted.

5/6/2026 3:43:17 PM

Grittyville, WA

The worst thing about culling would be to have no male flowers later. I like the idea of using the spare plant for male flowers or to donate material for a tissue test, if you have an unsolved nutrient issue. (Which you dont appear to have any). The to-be-removed plant can be forcefully redirected, and/or leaves removed. But leave the male flower buds. Just an idea born from experience.

In my patch, even when things get going with a steady supply of males, there will invariably be one day when there is a female and no males.

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5/6/2026 3:54:17 PM

Damariscotta, Maine

You still have plenty of time. I've double planted everything and I'm going to wait and see what they do before I cull the other one.

5/6/2026 5:19:01 PM