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Hampstead, NC 28443

This week I experienced a BES. I know I made the mistake of watering inconsistently and believe that is what caused it.
I am getting differing opinions from growers about whether to grow this seed again. Some say it is a genetic trait and do not grow it again. Other say it is almost always due to inconsistent watering. Opinions?

8/26/2011 1:31:12 PM

Springfield, VT

It is probably a little of both. The genetic component is a fast growing pumpkin and poor shape. Inconsistant watering will push the pumpkin growth along to fast. The plant size can reduce the problem or make it worse.

8/26/2011 2:58:27 PM

Sourthern Utah

scott i was watering once a day fer most of the summer.. when temps where in the low 80's,, went to twice a day now the temps are upper 80's and low 90's.. almost same amount of water just at different times.. aint seen a problem here yet! which plant did you get the BES on?

8/26/2011 4:25:18 PM

Cincinnati,OH

If your pumpkin is wider than it is long there will be trouble.

8/26/2011 6:08:23 PM

Colorado

there has been some seed stocks in the past that did blow a high percentage out in the a** end(712 kuhn,125 wolf come to mind).they would be a yes for genetic.Every seed will vary in the range of shapes you can get so its a crap shoot.any seed stock that can produce monster growth will have a percentage go down to bes -nothing is bullet proof-I agree with ron short and tall fruit -higher%

8/31/2011 3:14:55 PM