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Upa Creek, MO

Below is my 2023 Marshall at 18 feet out DAP 6. I have another at 23 feet out DAP 1 and here are options (which would you do):

1) reposition main vine on DAP 6 and move pkn slowly so I can keep main past pumpkin with 6 secondaries still growing past it too. Also, is the asymmetry a red flag this early?

2) go with a new one at 23 feet, BUT main CUT already at that pumpkin and all secondaries are before pkn. This one has better vine positioning, and symmetry looks good but too early to tell.


https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360219

Thank you in advance folks

6/26/2026 6:37:58 PM

Bethlehem CT

I would go with the one at 23 feet, but you have time. Let that first one grow a bit more. Make the decision later. You may fall in love with the older pumpkin. In the meantime you will get a better idea of the shape and growth rate of the one at 23'. Its good that you gave yourself options!

6/27/2026 7:56:17 AM

Upa Creek, MO

John, did you pick the 23 footer cause of the positioning or symmetry of the older one? Thanks!

6/27/2026 10:56:38 AM

Nova Scotia

Agree with John, leave both on for a few days yet see how they perform? Still tons of time. Good luck!

6/27/2026 11:28:57 AM