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In the shade - PDX, OR

It's not been a good week in my patch.

Lost 3 fruit in three days & rain has continued to fall off & on since Saturday eve. Storming now as I type....

The victims:
1 stem split into the cavity, 315"OTT =642lbs (Sunday)
1 blossom end split, same measurement -found this a.m.
1 down to rot 275" OTT =430 Lbs -this afternoon

Only one left with fingers crosed.


Who else has lost 'em recently?

P.S. Good Luck to all for the rest of the way.

8/25/2004 2:01:07 AM

Eugene, OR

Bummer Eric. Sorry to hear that. I lost two smaller pumpkins I had going for carvers. Lost....more like exploded! I guess the cool weather is the only thing keeping the other larger pumpkins from splitting with all the extra moisture.

I hope the last one holds together for you. Lets just all cross our fingers and hope for the best!!

8/25/2004 2:13:13 AM

Knopp, Germany

Eric, sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hope that all goes well with the one that is left.

I have found a stem split on one of mine. It does not go all the way into the cavity, but then how long that will hold up is probably only a matter of time.

8/25/2004 2:22:33 AM

Mulino, Oregon

Eric, what a bummer! I, too lost two pumpkins this past weekend, damn rain! Both were taping out around 700 lbs.

Jim

8/25/2004 9:14:24 AM

Knopp, Germany

When it rains it pours. I just found another stem split. Again not into the cavity, but for how long. That is my last one. 2 fruits, 2 stem splits, and about 8 weeks till a weighoff, lmao, right!

Is there any corrolation between cold weather and fruit growth that may cause this?

8/25/2004 9:19:59 AM

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I'm jealous of Eric. Splits indicate growth. I'd take a split at this point in exchange for these white & orange paper weights.

I'm sorry for your loss Eric. Best wishes for keeping the good one on!

8/25/2004 11:01:23 AM

Key West, FL

Bummer guys, mine isn't growing enough to split, lol.

8/25/2004 1:32:17 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

I've lost 5 in 3 weeks....all splits.

8/25/2004 9:02:15 PM