Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 37 Entries. Wednesday, July 23 View Page 1726 Meehan X 2551 Ford DAP 36 Been 3 weeks of focusing on this plant. 2 additional plants getting minimal care to just get them to the finish line. 2551FordX1865Werner DAP 17 1865WernerX2551Ford DAP 9 Wednesday, July 23 View Page 2551X1865 DAP 17 The weather in Philly this season has been brutal. Had 5 pumpkins abort after pollination even with fans and ice under styrofoam cooler. Temps over 100, crazy storms. She is finally moving. Deadheaded main, stopped burying vines a couple weeks ago. 25 Ft down on main. Obnoxiously long stem.. that's what she said. Wednesday, July 23 View Page 2551X1865 DAP 17 The weather in Philly this season has been brutal. Had 5 pumpkins abort after pollination even with fans and ice under styrofoam cooler. Temps over 100, crazy storms. She is finally moving. Deadheaded main, stopped burying vines a couple weeks ago. 25 Ft down on main. Obnoxiously long stem.. that's what she said. Wednesday, July 23 View Page Stem on 2551X1865 Wednesday, July 23 View Page Stem on 2551X1865 Wednesday, July 30 View Page DAP 41 on 1726x2551. She started hitting the 50lb p/d mark. Nutrients were locked up for first couple of months but finally corrected. She is starting to look like her Father which would be fabulous. Never expected to grow our own seed in second season but she came out super aggressive. I'll post a pic of Dad from last season. Wednesday, July 30 View Page DAP 41 on 1726x2551. She started hitting the 50lb p/d mark. Nutrients were locked up for first couple of months but finally corrected. She is starting to look like her Father which would be fabulous. Never expected to grow our own seed in second season but she came out super aggressive. I'll post a pic of Dad from last season. Wednesday, July 30 View Page 2243 X 1908 from 2024. This pumpkin was taken to the kids schools and back home for Alex's 10th birthday. Very waxy and perfect skin. Most likely due to the fact she was 70 days old. Pollinated 7/26/24. Saturday, August 2 View Page DAP 29 2551X1865 Saturday, August 2 View Page DAP 29 2551X1865 Saturday, August 2 View Page 1726X2551 DAP 45 Saturday, August 2 View Page 1726X2551 DAP 45 Wednesday, August 6 View Page 1726X2551 DAP 50. 398 OTT Wednesday, August 6 View Page DAP 50 1726X2551 Wednesday, August 6 View Page DAP 33 2551X1865 500 lbs ish. This patch was not ammended or anything. 2551 is our pollinator but what an amazing seed to grow. Will def be growing this next year. Wednesday, August 6 View Page DAP 33 2551X1865 500 lbs ish. This patch was not ammended or anything. 2551 is our pollinator but what an amazing seed to grow. Will def be growing this next year. Thursday, August 14 View Page DAP 58. She surpassed 400 OTT. I'll measure on day 60. Really growing good still. Saturday, August 23 View Page DAP 67- Just got back from a 7 day family vacation. I know blasphemy. The pumpkin did not have separation anxiety and did not slow down. She did not care that someone else fed her for 7 days. Sunday, August 24 View Page Continues to grow straight up. Based on current movement, she should hit 500 OTT. Dealing with some PW but plenty of plant to get her to the end. Sunday, August 24 View Page Continues to grow straight up. Based on current movement, she should hit 500 OTT. Dealing with some PW but plenty of plant to get her to the end. Sunday, August 24 View Page Only had 2. Sunday, August 24 View Page Only had 2. Thursday, September 11 View Page Filling in nicely. Thursday, September 11 View Page We love this 2551X1865! The plant has been battered all season and has probably 5 good leaves on it (very generous estimation)but keeps chugging along. Thursday, September 11 View Page We love this 2551X1865! The plant has been battered all season and has probably 5 good leaves on it (very generous estimation)but keeps chugging along. Sunday, September 14 View Page Had some special visitors today.. let her take in some sun. Sunday, September 14 View Page Had some special visitors today.. let her take in some sun. Sunday, September 14 View Page DAP 87 I believe. Sunday, September 14 View Page DAP 87 I believe. Saturday, September 20 View Page Checking the blossom end. For us, it's all about encouraging the kids and developing confidence! Good luck everyone. Thank you for all the pioneers of this really cool sport. Saturday, September 20 View Page Checking the blossom end. For us, it's all about encouraging the kids and developing confidence! Good luck everyone. Thank you for all the pioneers of this really cool sport. Saturday, September 27 View Page 1983 Meehan. VA state Fair Record. If it was a perfect season we would be upset but for 2nd year growers, extremely proud. Know exactly what we can improve on. Congrats to Steve Hall(hermatite homestead on YouTube)who also broke the record with an amazing pumpkin. Best part is we reached new growers, made new friends, and can rest knowing we gave it our best. Saturday, September 27 View Page 1983 Meehan. VA state Fair Record. If it was a perfect season we would be upset but for 2nd year growers, extremely proud. Know exactly what we can improve on. Congrats to Steve Hall(hermatite homestead on YouTube)who also broke the record with an amazing pumpkin. Best part is we reached new growers, made new friends, and can rest knowing we gave it our best. Saturday, September 27 View Page 1983 Meehan. VA state Fair Record. If it was a perfect season we would be upset but for 2nd year growers, extremely proud. Know exactly what we can improve on. Congrats to Steve Hall(hermatite homestead on YouTube)who also broke the record with an amazing pumpkin. Best part is we reached new growers, made new friends, and can rest knowing we gave it our best. Saturday, September 27 View Page 1983 Meehan. VA state Fair Record. If it was a perfect season we would be upset but for 2nd year growers, extremely proud. Know exactly what we can improve on. Congrats to Steve Hall(hermatite homestead on YouTube)who also broke the record with an amazing pumpkin. Best part is we reached new growers, made new friends, and can rest knowing we gave it our best. Thursday, October 2 View Page 2551X1865. Est 1,300. 7/4 pollination. Pollinated the1983 Meehan '25. Grown under huge trees with no ammendments. Waiting to go to the boy's elementary school. She turned out gorgeous and great fruit for kids to climb on. Thursday, October 2 View Page 2551X1865. Est 1,300. 7/4 pollination. Pollinated the1983 Meehan '25. Grown under huge trees with no ammendments. Waiting to go to the boy's elementary school. She turned out gorgeous and great fruit for kids to climb on.