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Missouri

I am wondering if the benchmarks for pumkins are the same for squash. I'd like to hear from other squash growers on this season's growth.
Thanks,
RE in Missouri

7/23/2005 11:37:43 PM

Ontario, Canada.

A good question? I have heard it mentioned by some of the well seasoned hitters that Squash can sometimes be heavier than the chart. With the AGP becoming heavier each year I don't think this is still true. I suspect, the Benchmark would be a pretty close indicator for the greenies.

7/24/2005 1:28:18 AM

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They're ALL Squash...green or orange...honest!

7/24/2005 10:36:25 AM

Deer Park, WI

Yes, the benchmarks do apply to squash as well. We'll make no discrimination between the two colors when collecting data.

7/25/2005 8:44:35 AM

Indiana

I think that only estimated weight should be used for the data, because a 1100 pound fruit that only estimated 900 is kinda misleading when thrown into the data

Tom

7/25/2005 6:08:55 PM

Applegate, Oregon

Good point Tom.

7/26/2005 1:00:30 AM