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Pooler, GA

I am brand new to pumpkins, and with my limited grow space I thought it would be fun to enter a pumpkin in the 150 sq ft competition. The rules say the pumpkin must be an Atlantic Giant.

I have a bunch of seeds, but they are all labeled with a growers name, weight, and genetics. They do not say their heritage. I believe I read that all record setting pumpkins are ag. I just wanted to verify that they are though. I am choosing all 1700+ lb seeds.

Thanks

4/2/2016 5:57:42 PM

Central NY

Yea... If they are over (5-600lbs,)... Pretty safe bet they are AG's... Good luck this year ...

4/2/2016 6:00:12 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

welcome to the 150 contest....i have been scribbling patch shape and vine patterns for the past 3 weeks. I probably shouldnt reveal my strategy...since this is a competition, but i right now i am leaning towards growing in a non-rectangular area, using a "christmas looped flag pattern". I will be starting my seeds april 15. Will be starting my 150 diary entries about that time. I will be looking forward to seeing your diary entries, and how you are going to approach this challenge.

4/2/2016 6:34:14 PM

Cincinnati,OH

At 1700 lbs. the question is not even open for discussion. It's AG. But the Christmas looped flag pattern ? Must be an ancient MN secret. Lol, hope you kill it Bnot.

4/3/2016 12:01:24 AM

Pooler, GA

Thanks everyone. I have 5 seeds picked out to start. I will pick the two best plants, and cull the rest. Then pollinate my pumpkin with the remaining two. Once I am sure my pumpkin is set and looking healthy, I will cull the father. Seems kinda brutal when I describe it!

4/3/2016 1:20:44 AM