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Ga.

yesterday it measured 18 over the top,20" end to end...and 28' circumferance,,,,this morning it was 20.5 over the top,,,31.5 circumferance,,,and 23 end to end,,,,now,,,I'm a little bit confused on the measurements and weight thing,,,I get 16.5 pounds with the circumferance,,is this right???If not,,please explain once again how to guess the weight,,,and someone please tell me if this is a good growth rate,,,if it isn't,,what can I do to get more growth....Thanks

8/11/2001 9:52:37 AM

Greencastle, PA

pretty good, feed it some liquid seaweed.

8/11/2001 10:42:37 AM

Ga.

lol,,,Tom,you say pretty good,,,what would be good,,,remember,,this is my first year,,,,liquid seaweed is hard to find here,,,maybe I can find some in Tallahassee when I go Tuesday,,

8/11/2001 10:49:33 AM

Ga.

now I am really confused,,,this came off another site,,,looks like this person used all 3 measuremnets,,,is this the correct way??Me and wife just used the circumferance,,please explain how to weigh,,,here is what I'm talking about on the other site...Thanks....

64 circumference (80 lbs)
49 Side to side
47 Stem to blossom
Total 160 (96 lbs) pollinated July 17

8/11/2001 11:31:07 AM

Ga.

also,,,when I measure the end to end,,,do I come over the blossom end,,or got to the side so it dosent have empty space between the blossom end and pumpkin??????? ^_^

8/11/2001 11:32:52 AM

Herndon, VA

For the OTT measurement, you add up all three. The circumference estimate will differ from the OTT estimate, but by how much depends on the shape of your pumpkin.

There are some drawing that better explain the measurements on this web site:

http://www.backyardgardener.com/weight.html

8/11/2001 12:17:53 PM

Omaha, NE

thanks for the link suggestion Bruiser!!!! Boy have I been measuring wrong, you must all think I am growing miniature pumpkins, all the measurements I have posted previously were only the circumference. The Big Max I pollinated on 8/5 is
11" circumference
8" Stem to Blossom
6" side to side
Total 25"
is that good for a Big Max at 6 days. Karen

8/11/2001 3:53:53 PM

Greencastle, PA

when I said pretty good I meant good, better than me, I'm also a first year grower

8/11/2001 6:27:40 PM

Ga.

Farmer Tom,,,lol,,,I thought you was a pro at this,,,good luck,,thanks for your help,,,you are very knowledgable on this subject,,,I just hope it keeps growing....

8/11/2001 6:55:58 PM

Greencastle, PA

well, my biggest one is ripeing wit estimated wiegt of 25 pounds (ott) and 36 pounds (cir)

8/11/2001 10:02:46 PM

Greencastle, PA

first year with ag's 3rd with little ones

8/12/2001 2:18:29 PM

Ga.

Today,,its still growing,,odd how they grow so fast,,today's measurements are over top 23,,endtoend25,,circ.36 ,,,I know this is still a babybaby,,hehe,,but I'm tickled to death...When these peeople speak of their pumpkins gaing 20-30 lbs a night/day,,,how big are the pumpkins when they are in their peak performance growing??

8/12/2001 5:22:52 PM

Ga.

my AG seems to be gaining bout 9 lbs a night,,,,any suggestions on how to get 20 a night???

8/13/2001 8:42:31 AM

Utah

Karen-

the OTT weight estimate doens't work to well for pumpkins other than AG's, Dills Atlantic Giants. AG's have very thick skin and weight more than a different varity that is the same size.

gordon

8/14/2001 11:38:42 AM

Omaha, NE

I am not concerned with the weight, as I am not entering any contests this year. I measure just to track the growth. For example the Big Max I pollinated on 8/7 (#5)has passed up the one pollinated on 8/5 (#3). On 8/12 #3 was 25 OTT, and #5 was 29 OTT. Today #3 was 26 OTT, and #5 was 38 OTT. Nine inches in two days for a Big Max....Karen

8/14/2001 10:26:56 PM