Competition down the stretch

Mark's has a pretty awesome shape, about 76" around right now and very tall.

3 weeks left

 OTT measurement (over the top 3-way) = 194"... pumpkin is close to last year's record of 165 lbs.  Stormy weather the last several days, hoping there's no slug factory underneath...

OTT charts

Half way there

In circumference, at least... mine at 40", mark at 55".

Hyper growth time!

Mark was already about 20" around by the time I got started, but I culled two of my three fruit during the last week, and even though it's on a side vine, we have a strong grower.  At about 15"-

25"

Built a platform for it, now 31", a 6" increase in 1 day :-).  Also sprayed for powdery mildew (Green Cure) at the first sight of a couple spots; thanks Mark for the new compression sprayer!

Fruit Set

A little late to get started, but had three fruit to choose from when I got back from MN:

About 175 leaves here, growing quickly:

The competition- Mark's plant looking good about 7-10 days prior.