Giant pumpkin question - Page 13

Amigatec · June 29, 2009

You add all 3 together to get the OTT measurement. Also the tape I am using has the estimated weights under the inches, and as I look at the tape a C measurement of 58 1/2" = 63 lbs. I read the wrong line on the tape. I always round up the next highest number.

Like I said I did read my tape wrong last year as well, but I was using a different tape. It also works better to always use the same spot to measure, with the 'bumps' on the outside it can difficult to find the same spot everyday. I should use a marker to make sure I find the same spot.

Amigatec · June 30, 2009

I have added a cross to the top of the fruit so i make sure I am measuring the same place each time.

The CORRECT measurements today are:

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 65
F-B: 62
C: 95
OTT: 222
Total est weight = 229.4 Lbs
Weight gain = 22.6 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 470.6 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 49
F-B: 48
C: 72
OTT: 169
Total est weight = 107.2 Lbs
Weight gain = 8.4
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 592.8 Lbs

Amigatec · July 2, 2009

Day 26 for both

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 68
F-B: 65
C: 101
OTT: 234
Total est weight = 266 Lbs
Weight gain = 25.1 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 434 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 51
F-B: 55
C: 75
OTT: 176
Total est weight = 119.8 Lbs
Weight gain = 7.3
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 580.2 Lbs

aninocentangel · July 2, 2009

I can't believe how fast these guys are growing.
When will they be finished?

Amigatec · July 3, 2009

I hope to keep at least one alive and growing until Oct 3rd.

aninocentangel · July 3, 2009

When do pumpkins usually peter out in your area? we harvested our last pumpkin in Dec last year.

Amigatec · July 3, 2009

I am not sure, not many are grown here.

Amigatec · July 5, 2009

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 71
F-B: 68
C: 110
OTT: 249
Total est weight = 317.8 Lbs
Weight gain = 14.4 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 382.2 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 54
F-B: 52
C: 78
OTT: 184
Total est weight = 135.4 Lbs
Weight gain = 4.0
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 564.6 Lbs

Amigatec · July 11, 2009

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 77
F-B: 74
C: 120
OTT: 271
Total est weight = 405.6 Lbs
Weight gain = 21.3 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 294.4 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 57
F-B: 55
C: 84
OTT: 196
Total est weight = 161.3 Lbs
Weight gain = 4.5
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 538.7 Lbs

Amigatec · July 11, 2009

Been a few days since I last updated, I thought the 1081 was slowing down. I pruned 5 or 6 little 'kins that the bees provided me with and pruned a bit of salad off as well. I also added some 8-24-24 to patch and added a small amount to my last batch of tea, and have increased the watering times to 2 hours per day.

Barbee · July 11, 2009

Still cheering for Leon

veggie babe · July 12, 2009

That is totally amazing. I think the temp is too hot for us this year. I'm trying to decide whether to keep watering or give up, I still have a long way to go. You are on your way to a champ.

good luck,

neva

Amigatec · July 12, 2009

It will be 100* for at least a few more days here. I think the 1081 likes the heat.

Farmette · July 12, 2009

Neva... I wish I had one to keep watering. Something ate the three pumpkins I planted. Next year I will have to come up with some way of protecting them.

Amigatec · July 12, 2009

I have mine inside a fence, I did have a rabbit running around but I think he is gone now.

July 11, 2009	#191
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	Still cheering for Leon __________________ *Barbee*

June 29, 2009	#181
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	You add all 3 together to get the OTT measurement. Also the tape I am using has the estimated weights under the inches, and as I look at the tape a C measurement of 58 1/2" = 63 lbs. I read the wrong line on the tape. I always round up the next highest number. Like I said I did read my tape wrong last year as well, but I was using a different tape. It also works better to always use the same spot to measure, with the 'bumps' on the outside it can difficult to find the same spot everyday. I should use a marker to make sure I find the same spot.

June 30, 2009	#182
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	I have added a cross to the top of the fruit so i make sure I am measuring the same place each time. The CORRECT measurements today are: 1081 Leonzi S-S: 65 F-B: 62 C: 95 OTT: 222 Total est weight = 229.4 Lbs Weight gain = 22.6 lbs Target Weight: 700 Lbs Weight to go: 470.6 Lbs 1112 Holland S-S: 49 F-B: 48 C: 72 OTT: 169 Total est weight = 107.2 Lbs Weight gain = 8.4 Target Weight: 700 Lbs Weight to go: 592.8 Lbs

July 2, 2009	#183
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	Day 26 for both 1081 Leonzi S-S: 68 F-B: 65 C: 101 OTT: 234 Total est weight = 266 Lbs Weight gain = 25.1 lbs Target Weight: 700 Lbs Weight to go: 434 Lbs 1112 Holland S-S: 51 F-B: 55 C: 75 OTT: 176 Total est weight = 119.8 Lbs Weight gain = 7.3 Target Weight: 700 Lbs Weight to go: 580.2 Lbs

July 2, 2009	#184
aninocentangel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 8a Coastal SC Posts: 251	I can't believe how fast these guys are growing. When will they be finished?

July 3, 2009	#185
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	I hope to keep at least one alive and growing until Oct 3rd.

July 3, 2009	#186
aninocentangel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 8a Coastal SC Posts: 251	When do pumpkins usually peter out in your area? we harvested our last pumpkin in Dec last year.

July 3, 2009	#187
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	I am not sure, not many are grown here.

July 11, 2009	#189
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	1081 Leonzi S-S: 77 F-B: 74 C: 120 OTT: 271 Total est weight = 405.6 Lbs Weight gain = 21.3 lbs Target Weight: 700 Lbs Weight to go: 294.4 Lbs 1112 Holland S-S: 57 F-B: 55 C: 84 OTT: 196 Total est weight = 161.3 Lbs Weight gain = 4.5 Target Weight: 700 Lbs Weight to go: 538.7 Lbs

July 11, 2009	#190
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	Been a few days since I last updated, I thought the 1081 was slowing down. I pruned 5 or 6 little 'kins that the bees provided me with and pruned a bit of salad off as well. I also added some 8-24-24 to patch and added a small amount to my last batch of tea, and have increased the watering times to 2 hours per day.

July 12, 2009	#192
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	That is totally amazing. I think the temp is too hot for us this year. I'm trying to decide whether to keep watering or give up, I still have a long way to go. You are on your way to a champ. good luck, neva

July 12, 2009	#193
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	It will be 100* for at least a few more days here. I think the 1081 likes the heat.

July 12, 2009	#194
Farmette Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 985	Neva... I wish I had one to keep watering. Something ate the three pumpkins I planted. Next year I will have to come up with some way of protecting them.

July 12, 2009	#195
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	I have mine inside a fence, I did have a rabbit running around but I think he is gone now.