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Hanson Ma

I have been taping for a week now and I'm seeing 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" of growth on the gourd. Avg. 4 to 5 pounds a day. What would be good growth for this time of the season?

8/30/2017 9:46:45 AM

sevierville, Tn

depends on the age of the gourd more then the time of the year i have found.

9/1/2017 1:38:16 PM

Hamilton Nj

im on day 10 about 8 lbs but its hanging off my fence boy theese plants get big and agressive hopeing it gets big supporting it tomm lol

9/12/2017 6:21:39 PM

Hanson Ma

I think I've peaked. I'm only getting about 1 inch a day or so. It taped 186" last night 182lbs.

9/13/2017 5:54:32 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

They like the heat cool september nights really slow them down

9/13/2017 7:47:17 AM

sevierville, Tn

no kidding, this string of 40's at night really slowed me down. unheard of here in the south for early sept !

9/13/2017 8:30:08 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Sadly it did not get warm enough here this summer for my plant to flourish

9/13/2017 1:10:59 PM