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Bethlehem CT

I was just perusing the GPC page it looks like bushel gourds dont go heavy that often anymore? What's up? Did they change the chart? Ideas?

12/5/2023 6:02:08 PM

Sharon, MA

I noticed that too. I know Scott Holub adjusted the formula in the chart a couple years ago, which helped the growers get a more accurate estimated weight. And the diameter OTT measurement at Weigh-off's usually now excludes the nose. But other than that I really cant explain any further refinements in the better accuracy of the estimated Bushel Gourd weights.

12/6/2023 12:41:05 PM

Bowdon, GA

John the round ones like yours seem to go heavier, than the snouted ones. But my snouted ones just kept growing, they seem to grow longer.

12/10/2023 12:04:52 AM

Bethlehem CT

Interesting!

12/10/2023 8:38:57 AM

Partlow,Va

Measuring the nose may be a part of the reason. I measured the nose on one at our weighoff and will change for the future.

12/10/2023 8:52:08 AM

Bowdon, GA

I’ve seen it done that way at weighoffs, but I believe GPC rules say not to include the snout. Snout not included the pear shaped ones were still heavy 2-5 percent over. John’s round ones more like 10 percent.

1/13/2024 8:38:19 AM