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Kentucky - USA

I remember once visiting a site on the web that had the largest pumpkin record for each state. Does anyone know the url to the site that I'm talking about? Thanks

5/19/2001 1:30:28 PM

Connecticut, USA

I believe this is the one your after:
http://www.backyardgardener.com/record.html

5/19/2001 9:20:34 PM

Ontario

TAdams
The url you are looking for is...http://www.backyardgardener.com/record.html

Sherry

5/19/2001 9:21:20 PM

Glenn Springs S.C.

I checked the records and there is no state record listed for S.C. How do I get something official if I or anybody else grows a giant .I know yhere was a 500+ lb pumpkin at the state fair last year. Who or what makes it official in your states?

5/20/2001 9:00:48 AM

South Hill, Virginia

That's a good question Jeff. The record listed in Virginia is 823 but I know we also have a "State Fair" record that was something like 574 set last year. Are all these records recognized by some national committee? I know you yankees have your organizations up there but what about us southern folk?

5/21/2001 10:24:47 AM

Glenn Springs S.C.

I can't believe you said the Y word. They are just geographically challenged.
Jeff

5/21/2001 6:21:33 PM

CT

I think you just named my 1st pumpkin "Yankee" and #2 will be....

5/21/2001 8:59:02 PM

Connecticut, USA

I think this question must be asked of Duncan, the guy who runs the site the list appears on.

5/21/2001 9:56:24 PM

Greencastle, PA

what's the Maryland state record?

5/25/2001 4:03:44 PM

CT

Here you go...

state grower town weight year
Maryland Greg Carrico McHenry 379.6 00

5/25/2001 10:02:55 PM

Greencastle, PA

only 379.6? I have that beaten, Calai 869.5, 746 Scherber, 432 Sawtelle, 354 Eiffler, 478 Kilbert, 481.5 kilbert, etc.
All of my plants have the genetics to break that!

5/26/2001 11:28:31 PM

Western Pa.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch!


kilr

5/27/2001 8:44:41 AM

Greencastle, PA

true, why do you always have the best advice?

5/27/2001 2:25:44 PM

Western Pa.

I just happen to know that I took last summer off from work to beat my previous record of 481.5#, and even though I worked my butt off, I missed my personal best by 3 1/2 pounds, when I really wanted a 600-800#er. Some first timers are extremely lucky, but, no matter what you do, you will have a "bad" year every now and then. I believe that it takes years of soil preparation to grow a world class pumpkin. That and weather patterns have a lot do do with your pumpkin too! I think any first year grower should be happy with a 200#er, or better, and then you at least have a personal best to beat next year. You'll find out that it's a LONG HAUL between now and the first week of October. A LOT can happen! Good Luck!


kilr

5/27/2001 3:46:50 PM

Greencastle, PA

kilr,
I got some heat stress and things aren't looking to good. the 869.5 Calai, 649 Dill, and your 478 are the healthiest plants

8/9/2001 2:10:32 PM

Bridgman, MI

michigan

12/11/2003 11:36:05 AM