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Tuesday, May 01, 2018
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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1367 VanHoutte �16 (F: 2145 McMullen �15 x 1585.5 Werner �14)
It seems this plant has wanted to stretch more than others and as a result it has developed a small stem split right at the base of the plant. I know this would panic some growers, but I see it as minimal and a way to help reduce the chance of a foamer (not that I get that many) later in the season. Also, during the off season I was hearing some top growers who were intentionally putting cuts in the main vine close to the crown. While this is something I find hard to do, in this case it happened naturally so I will see how it goes for the season.
I grew this plant last year as an unproven seed and it grew a pumpkin bigger than my official 2145 McMullen so it earned a spot in this year�s patch. Also, looking back what it produced for the three growers (including myself) that grew it last year this seed grew all three growers their best pumpkin of 2017, so I think there may be something special with this seed.
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