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Ontario, Canada.

The 2007 Ailts/Landry Benchmark Study continues to grow. The rise of larger fruit has begun to show the need for a larger benchmark. The limited data we have now lends itself to a fledgling Benchmark for 1200 pound progengy. It appears as if 1200 grow fast from day 10 on and keep on growing. The Benchmark will be revised as more data becomes available. Here is the preliminary data I have for the new 1200 pound benchmark.

Day 10 = 25"
Day 20 = 77.2"
Day 30 = 118"
Day 40 = 146.8"
Day 50 = ?
Day 60 = ?

12/21/2006 10:32:42 AM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

Stats on the 1302 zuhlke
DAY# 10 CIR. 21
DAY# 20 CIR 67
DAY# 30 CIR 108
DAY# 40 CIR 140
DAY# 50 CIR 156
DAY# 60 CIR 171
DAY# 70 CIR 177
DAY# 85 CIR 182
DAY# 89 CIR 182

12/21/2006 9:47:42 PM

Ohio

Steve, What day was it you cut the stem because of the super max growth rate?, Id stick that in there next to your Day #.

Brooks

12/21/2006 11:58:30 PM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

man brooks you just can't let a guy forget can you. lol btw i didn't cut the stem i notched the main leaving some plant to feed it at day #73. i was concerned about a sag line that i felt could split. when i cut the pumpkin up this fall it was one inch thick in one of the ribbs.

12/22/2006 10:36:43 AM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

man brooks you just can't let a guy forget can you. lol btw i didn't cut the stem i notched the main leaving some plant to feed it at day #73. i was concerned about a sag line that i felt could split. when i cut the pumpkin up this fall it was one inch thick in one of the ribbs.

12/22/2006 10:36:44 AM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

wow i swear i only hit enter one time

12/22/2006 10:37:39 AM

Ontario, Canada.

Steve, thanks for the information.

Russ

12/22/2006 11:00:07 AM

Ontario, Canada.

I have more stats to follow up with later in the new year. However I would like to get more replys from the + 1200 pound Growers.

For instance there are a number of records for fruit sizes at the 10 day intervals. These are very relevant numbers. The disclaimer being of course that case size is often not the final weight determination.

The goal of the study remains as a benchmark only. Another tool for the grower to reference.

Russ

12/22/2006 11:13:27 AM

Niagara County, NY

1237.9 McKie

day 10 -
day 20 - 89.5"
day 30 - 135"
day 40 - 161"
day 50 - 177.5"
day 60 - 186.5"
day 70 - 192"

12/22/2006 12:20:11 PM

Niagara County, NY

1308.5 McKie

day 10 -
day 20 - 85"
day 30 - 128.5"
day 40 - 150"
day 50 - 161"
day 60 - 168.5"
day 70 - 174"
day 80 - 177"
day 90 - 178

12/22/2006 12:23:40 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Dan, Thanks for the data. It's nice to hear from you again.

Russ

12/22/2006 10:10:52 PM

Ontario, Canada.

There are now well over 100 fruit above 1200 pounds listed in the AGGC. Joe can work magic with numbers. I love to work with stats.

I now have a submission form. Please send an email for a copy or simple reply by email with your data. The most recent copy of the 2006 Benchmark study is available at the GVGO home page under the files and articles index section.

http://www.gvgo.ca/articles/

Good Luck & Good Growing

12/22/2006 10:27:09 PM