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Deer Park, WI

Greetings. Since winter will not release its grip on the upper midwest, may as well do more computer jockeying. Timing is bad for this request as many of you are starting seeds & tending plants. alas, if anyone else is twiddling their thumbs like those of us way up North, consider lending this project a hand with your last year's data.

As many of you know, I have been collecting OTT data on pumpkins for 20 years, with the intent to create a database that projects OTT benchmarks for various weight ranges. A tool that allows a pumpkin grower to compare their pumpkin's growth trajectory to historical ranges at various weight intervals. This is also known as the Ailts-Landry benchmarks.

Each year I plead with pumpkin growers to share their data to build this tool. I am asking you to send me OTT data on pumpkins 1000lbs and up. To minimize effort on your part, even a text photo of your patch notebook will suffice. I'll do all the busy work. A couple minutes of effort on your part great benefits the rigor of this tool.

Please reach out via email to discuss most efficient delivery of your info: joeailts@gmail.com

Thank you!

4/30/2022 9:44:26 AM

Connecticut, USA

Email me the list of fields you need along with the OTT measurements and I will send you and Excel file.

5/2/2022 6:14:06 AM