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Indiana

in the past 24 hrs my pumpkin gained 32 lbs the day before 18 lbs isnt this to much? im scared to death she will blow, is there anyway to calm it down? or just ride the wave out?.according to OTT #'s its at 203 lbs day 25

8/1/2005 9:58:07 PM

Pemberton, BC

I wish my pumpkins would scare me like that! Chad

8/2/2005 12:15:33 AM

No Place Special

HOLD ON! 32 isnt to bad.... I wouldnt worry to much. Can remove a side vine or cut tips of some secondaries... to make them leak. Worked for me to slow down my 38 and 45 lb gains. Personally id let it be unless it gets closer to 40

8/2/2005 12:18:53 AM

Indiana

probably mismeasurement. very rarely to pumpkins actually fluctuate that much in my opinion. It takes something like 10 degrees warmer, or several inches of water at once to do that. 203 at 25 if you ask me, you want it right where your at.

Tom

8/2/2005 12:19:18 AM

Western NY

tom is right. i use a 3-day rolling average to keep an eye on my weight trends. because of odd shapes, i have very few fruit that i am ever 100% certain that i'm measuring in the exact same spot every time. if you're off a little one way, then off the other way the next day, a rolling average smooths out any inconsistancies like that.

8/2/2005 8:19:33 AM

No Place Special

I put marks on my pumpkins to make sure im measuring in the same spot every time, well as close as possible. Plus I have to measure by myself so that helps a great deal. I can measure my circ several times and only be 1/4" off max. Just an idea that works great for me.

8/2/2005 9:45:47 AM

Indiana

glad to here im not on the verge of busting THAMS guys didnt measure today just had to get away from the girl Thanks again guys

8/2/2005 7:43:04 PM

Indiana

THAMS = thanks.updated diary today

8/2/2005 7:44:35 PM