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Ely Mn

ok i thought my 3.04 was going to be my best this year but i weighed this one a couple days ago.bigger things to come i hope.i have one off another 5.07 with a cc of 21 inches at one month old living outside the greenhouse.i guess it really likes the 60 degree and cloudy temps the past month.lol.
a real nice stretch of weather is here now.....we will see what happens!

8/17/2013 10:31:49 AM

Ely Mn

here is the link
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=207036

8/17/2013 10:32:19 AM

Allentown, PA

Excellent Master P. Your season isn't over by a long shot!

8/17/2013 10:39:20 AM

Allentown, PA

What strain is your latest tomato from??

8/17/2013 1:45:15 PM

Ely Mn

5.07 boudyo is from the big zac

8/17/2013 2:25:38 PM

France

Congratulations!!

8/17/2013 3:58:48 PM

Allentown, PA

Thanks Master P. Good to know. :O)

8/17/2013 4:59:53 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Great job! Are you planning on bringing a big tomato to
Delano?

8/17/2013 7:48:39 PM

Ely Mn

Thanks guys!the 5.07 is a great seed!
Hey Doug.... yes i do plan on bringing one to delano if all works out!

8/17/2013 7:56:57 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Awesome Dan!

8/17/2013 10:00:46 PM

France

Well done !

8/18/2013 2:29:47 PM

Sourthern Utah

nice,, congrats

8/19/2013 5:05:39 PM

East Carbon, Utah

Master -

Excellent, and I'm thinking 21 inches at 30 days could very well push 4.5 lbs. or more by early October if the weather remains cool.

I've taken careful measurements on hundreds of tomatoes and tried to correlate daily growth rates with temperature and other factors. I've found that the big tomatoes seem to grow at the same rate whether the outside temperature is 60° or 90°. The difference is, for my location anyhow, that tomatoes ripen in 36-42 days from fruit set during hot weather, but can keep putting on weight for 75 days or possibly even more in cool weather.

With protection from frost, I've had tomatoes keep growing well into November at the same rate they grew in mid-September.

So take good care of it and keep us posted!

8/20/2013 10:06:11 PM

Ely Mn

unfortunately during the recent heat wave the tomato is starting to turn. it is now sitting at 22 inches cc. will probably get it weighed this weekend or early next week. It's a very beefy looking tomato, will it go 4lbs? we will see.....

8/22/2013 11:14:43 PM

Allentown, PA

I'm wishing you luck Master P. !!

8/23/2013 10:06:23 AM

Ely Mn

Thanks alot! 22 1/8th today...lol ill take it!

8/23/2013 8:24:44 PM

Allentown, PA

Excellent!! I'm excited for you!!

8/23/2013 9:04:41 PM