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Belgium Europe

Is a sag line another word for 'dill's ring' , or is it something different? Thanks
jos

9/28/2007 4:19:45 PM

Georgia

Same thing.

9/28/2007 4:34:52 PM

hmmm,,and I was thinking a dill ring encompassed the fruit a sag line only went across a portion of it,,

9/28/2007 8:56:30 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

I'm inclined to agree with Dan. A Dill ring can be a minor element that doesn't sag to a dangerous degree. A rib can run the other way also with little effect on stability.

However either element can become extreme or a Dill ring might coincide with a rib to grave effect.

I suppose that either or both can cause a dangerously thin area that might "sag" into a depressed & weakened area that will keep the grower on tender hooks.

9/29/2007 1:23:18 AM

Long Island,New York

Sag line was started a few years ago by the PC people who felt a defect shouldn't be named after a guy who was so much a part of the developement of giant pumpkins...calling a sag line or transverse sag line a "Dill Ring" they found disrespectful.

9/29/2007 8:46:15 AM