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Omaha, Nebraska

Im letting Shannon grow another pumpkin. I didnt even know it was growing until I checked today and it is the size of a volleyball within just 4 days. The stem on it is huge. I havent measured the stem... but the stem looks to be a 10 inches long. I'll measure here in a bit. Whats the longest stem anybody has seen on a pumpkin?

8/22/2001 6:28:13 PM

Omaha, Nebraska

Just measured the stem and its exactly 7 inches.

8/22/2001 6:40:55 PM

Greencastle, PA

what plant is shannon on?
tom

8/22/2001 6:51:40 PM

Omaha, Nebraska

Its on the Shannon plant, I dont know the Family History of Shannon, however.

8/22/2001 6:54:12 PM

Ga.

so the longer,,the better????

8/22/2001 7:20:38 PM

Omaha, Nebraska

I dont think stem length has that much to do with size.

8/22/2001 7:25:32 PM

Herndon, VA

A longer stem may help down the road, giving you more to work with to prevent stem stress.

8/22/2001 9:55:55 PM

Omaha, Nebraska

So... is a 7 inch stem average for an AG?

8/22/2001 11:24:33 PM

Utah

I think 7 inches is longer than a typical AG stem

8/23/2001 10:07:57 AM