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Brooktondale, New York

Just a few thought provoking questions. When you cull one, which one will you regret not growing? Do you see that crown pushing a fruit over 2k? Do you want to manage that crown for the next five months? Which plant laid out better? Which one would you bet on? Given your track record anything you grow is going to be impressive. Like my father always said I am here for a good time. Not a long time! considered your source, take it with a grain of salt, opinions are like.. Sometimes things happen for a reason, I believe you have made your decision, it may not have been what you dreamed ...it may be even better.

5/6/2024 10:19:54 PM

Eugene,OR

I do have another 1620 that I am growing. I also am growing the two best 2560 offspring (2501 Bernstrom & 2497 Root). The way I look at it, I am growing six plants & want to get at least 4 of them to contests. I want to have the best contest fruit possible! Come on everyone, tell me what you would do (and why) if it was your decision to make!

5/6/2024 11:21:23 PM

Grittyville, WA

Id go with the plant that is being the least problematic and looks the best. I am not much into fighting uphill battles. I think the Bernstrom will be your jackpot... and the rest you'll just want to get to the finish line. Thats my hunch.

5/6/2024 11:41:59 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Both my pumpkin plants last year had early stem issues like yours from laying down weird and they healed over and scarred fine. The rest of the plant grew normally. Go with your gut Russ.

5/7/2024 12:28:16 AM

Grittyville, WA

I have an idea that might actually be good (how rare this is...). What if you waited until this warm weather hits then see if either plant passes this mild stress test better than the other. If one flagged and the other didnt, that would seal the deal for me. I love plants that can handle heat/sun & dont wilt, you cant go wrong with a plant that always has good turgor. Imho!

[Last edit: 05/07/24 5:46:42 AM]

5/7/2024 5:45:45 AM

Connecticut, USA

If it were me and I had another 1620 going, I would risk it and keep the 2560. These plants are amazing and can recover from early injury.

5/7/2024 6:26:05 AM

Richmond, BC, Canada

I've had these splits a couple of times and they both healed up on their own. Go for it Russ !!

5/7/2024 9:24:56 AM

SF Bay Area, California

I've grown out several plants over the years with splits in the stem like this. Never had a problem. Dust it with some sulfer powder and check as necessary to ensure water doesn't pond inside the split area.

5/7/2024 10:07:33 AM

Anchorage Alaska

I wouldn't worry about it , splits going that way don't matter, not a game ender

5/7/2024 9:17:06 PM

Eugene,OR

Thanks to all of you who posted your thoughts! I will be giving the 2560 a chance to live and grow another day. I probably would have decided to keep it on my own, but it is reassuring to hear that others would do the same. This comments feature is a pretty cool new tool here on bigpumpkins.com!

5/8/2024 11:41:28 PM