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Columbus, OH

My pumpkin on day 21 was estimated at about 100lbs, but I want bigger. Should I just keep doing as I am, or im I really going to have to push it.?

8/2/2008 11:04:50 AM

Pataskala,OH

How many pounds is it growing a day?

8/2/2008 11:44:03 AM

Denver, CO

You should have no problems whatsoever getting to 400lbs. Keep in mind that its from day 20 to day 35 or 40 that a pumpkin puts on about 70% of its wieght. Up to this point, its just getting warmed up. Keep up any disease spraying an insect control that you are doing and I would think 800 pounds is in sight or even more.

8/2/2008 11:48:41 AM

South East

no pushing,,,like ghopson said,,insect and disease control, watering,,,and moderate feeding. Pushing tends to have the effect you dont wont. good luck!

8/2/2008 11:57:12 AM

Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

That implies an OTT of about 165 which is quite good for day 21 assuming it is continuing a consistent or increasing growth pattern. Keep going. I would caution though that you don't want it to slow down as they don't tend to recover so keep it well fed, watered and protected from insects and disease.

8/5/2008 5:45:06 PM