Square Pumpkin Failure
Looks like my attempt at growing a square pumpkin didn't work. I built a box that was just a little too big for the pumpkin to get trapped in; I'll try a smaller box next year.
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Square Pumpkin Failure
"Pavel314" wrote in message ... Looks like my attempt at growing a square pumpkin didn't work. I built a box that was just a little too big for the pumpkin to get trapped in; I'll try a smaller box next year. Paul There has to be an optimum size. I would guess that a box that is too small would end up being split apart from the pressure of the growing pumpkin, unless it expanded out of the ends I would still like to see photos when its completed. Mike |
Square Pumpkin Failure
On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 8:00:36 AM UTC-4, Bloke Down The Pub wrote:
"Pavel314" wrote in message ... Looks like my attempt at growing a square pumpkin didn't work. I built a box that was just a little too big for the pumpkin to get trapped in; I'll try a smaller box next year. Paul There has to be an optimum size. I would guess that a box that is too small would end up being split apart from the pressure of the growing pumpkin, unless it expanded out of the ends I would still like to see photos when its completed. Mike I'm going to try again next year with a smaller box. I measured one of the Red October pumpkins, they type I was trying to square, and the circumference was 25 inches. This implies a radius of 3.98 inches; a circle with that radius would have an area of 49.74 square inches. If you fit that area into a perfect square, the sides of the square would be 7.05 inches. My pumpkin box has an inside dimension of 7.75 inches, so it was too big to square the pumpkin. I think that next year I'll make two boxes with an inside measure of 6 inches. The tops will be open, so that any excess will grow out of the top instead of bursting the box. This year's box was made of 2 X 10 lumber, with the sides and bottom attached with screws for extra holding power. Next year I'll use 2 X 8 and adjust the sides so that the inner dimensions are 6 inches. Pictures next year about this time. Paul |
Square Pumpkin Failure
On 9/1/2017 4:51 PM, Pavel314 wrote:
On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 8:00:36 AM UTC-4, Bloke Down The Pub wrote: "Pavel314" wrote in message ... Looks like my attempt at growing a square pumpkin didn't work. I built a box that was just a little too big for the pumpkin to get trapped in; I'll try a smaller box next year. Paul There has to be an optimum size. I would guess that a box that is too small would end up being split apart from the pressure of the growing pumpkin, unless it expanded out of the ends I would still like to see photos when its completed. Mike I'm going to try again next year with a smaller box. I measured one of the Red October pumpkins, they type I was trying to square, and the circumference was 25 inches. This implies a radius of 3.98 inches; a circle with that radius would have an area of 49.74 square inches. If you fit that area into a perfect square, the sides of the square would be 7.05 inches. My pumpkin box has an inside dimension of 7.75 inches, so it was too big to square the pumpkin. I think that next year I'll make two boxes with an inside measure of 6 inches. The tops will be open, so that any excess will grow out of the top instead of bursting the box. This year's box was made of 2 X 10 lumber, with the sides and bottom attached with screws for extra holding power. Next year I'll use 2 X 8 and adjust the sides so that the inner dimensions are 6 inches. Pictures next year about this time. Paul I was curious and googled this up: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-sq...kin-34687.html I'm sure others discuss and might be better but it sounds like you no not need that sturdy of a container. I've seen trees grow around small obstacles and seen deer netting that even touches the plant stunt its growth. Makes gardening fun. |
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