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Nova Scotia

I picked a male off in bloom a few day's ago and thought that it was extra large 9" Diameter and all the rest are of similiar size. I'm hoping this is a good sign as my plant only creeps along. So what was your largest?

7/3/2007 11:06:44 AM

Liberal Ks.

i had to poll this morn and had a male steam with two flowers on it about six inches on each i used it along with others

7/3/2007 12:47:12 PM

2005, 10 inch diameter flower with a 30 inch stem. Here's a pic of it with my mom.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=43141

7/3/2007 1:17:52 PM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Unbelievable, thats is the biggest I have ever seen.

7/3/2007 2:12:00 PM

Ohio

I had a 40 inch dianeter flower with a 60 inch stem, yea huh, just ask G (Lilpumpkin) he will tell ya, really I did, right G? Id post a picture of it but G,s ground hogs ate it.

Brig, that Flower is a monster! By far the biggest I have seen aswel.

Brooks

7/3/2007 5:13:17 PM

Rhode Island

WOW

we are comparing flowers now? a new catagory for the weigh offs LONGEST MALE TO INCLUDE FLOWER AND STEM

WE CAN CALL IT "THE ALAN REYNOLDS AWARD" LOL

PAP

7/3/2007 7:13:11 PM

Monticello, Iowa

How do I know if I need to water and when? Wondering if this should be daily once pumpkins are growing and set? What about fertilizing with what and how often. Newbe

7/3/2007 9:51:06 PM

Rhode Island

when and how much to water is a risky guess.
if your soil drains well like ours then you will need during a dry summer to water every other day
if on the other hand your soil does not drain well and is of heavy clay type you will need to water much less
dig down into the soil a couple inches and make a ball out of the soil
if it holds together in your hamd your ok
if it falls apart in your hand get the hose out
for a new grower id reccommend a once a week plant watering or soil drenching with a water soluable fish and kelp fertalizer.add humic acid as well.
in august apply organic 0-0-50 as directed every two weeks
pap

7/3/2007 10:31:28 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Look how happy Brig's Mom looks in that picture. Geez, its not always about size but that is one impressive specimen.

7/4/2007 1:22:48 AM

Cornell, Wi

Thats funny, this moring I wondered the same thing. Could a larger male flower possibly contain better pollen, or better genectically based pollen grains . After all every grain is somewhat a little genetically different, arnt they? Look at the difference in 4 vs. 5 & 6 lobers. Could the same be true for males? I try to use the best looking males possible.

7/4/2007 4:00:00 PM