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derry n.h u.s.a.

Hi there:
I know theres some pretty big pumpkins out there.I'll step forward and be the first to give a weight and seed name if some of "you lurkers":) do likewise.I have a 723 plant with a pumpkin a little over 900lb now 360"+ ott and still growing only 62 days old.Don't ask to see a pic my putors junk and my java doesant work so i can't even get into the chat rooms anymore,keep in mind theres a lot of time left till the weighoff.Hope to here from others.

9/3/2001 5:29:20 PM

canal winchester ohio

I don,t have a big one " lost to the heat"
But I'm glad to see someone come foward & be honest.I was starting to give up hope of any honesty at all .
You should be commended...........Paul

9/3/2001 5:37:23 PM

Ga.

I been honest,,150-175 off of seed from a packet...nothing here,,but a thrill for me,,lol,,900lbs would give me a heart attack!!Be honest and tell us what ya feedin her,,,please,,pretty please...^_^

9/3/2001 7:07:48 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

HI Jeff:
other then siol amendments at the start of the season.I added cow manure 400lb or so at the start,and maybe (6)1 lb packets of Peters over the entire season plus less then a gallon of Neptunes fish&seaweed thats about it.A cheap season fertilizer wise,Now my watar bill is another issue LOL.Jeff get some real seed from this site lator in the fall,you should have no problem getting 300 to 400lb pumpkins.I grew store bought A-G seeds years back they got about the same size you have .some even stopped growing after 30 days or so.Best of luck.

9/3/2001 7:24:05 PM

Ga.

Seems like mine has stopped after bout 30,,,Our state record is only 596,,,wish I could break it,,lol,,,good luck on your biggun..

9/3/2001 8:06:35 PM

Commack, NY

hey mini patch, was your 723 plant all deformed and sickly looking as a seedling? i tried to get one to go this year, and it looked aweful, was wondering if they were all like that, or if i just got lucky :)

scott

9/3/2001 8:55:18 PM

Leicester, NY

Okay, here goes, but please don't share this with lots-n-lots of people:) My biggest is 810 pounds at 49 days on a 805 seed that is near and dear to my heart.

Scott, I would have pulled my 723 plant last year if I had a decent backup at the time, it was so deformed and sickly looking. It worked out well that I didn't! My 723 plant this year looks much better and has a fairly nice fruit on it... Joe P.

9/3/2001 9:19:42 PM

Connecticut, USA

Don't worry Joe we only get 300,000 hits per month on this site. I'm sure they won't tell anybody! John and I hope to see your patch next weekend!

9/3/2001 10:20:50 PM

Leicester, NY

Ken,
I'm really looking forward to seeing you guys, talking some serious pumpkin talk and eating a Len S. burger. It doesn't get any better than that!.. Joe

9/3/2001 10:56:30 PM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Hi Farmer scott:
no the plant and seedling looked good from the start,but i did have to help it out of an enclosed seed caseing.The root dident want to break through the pointy end and the leafs came through the round end first.It was saying help me im stuck LOL.

9/3/2001 11:25:55 PM

Deer Park WA

.......960# 0n the 31st......
Don't wear white after labor day..!!!!!!!!!!!

9/4/2001 1:06:34 AM

Utah

Mini-Patch grows maxi-pumpkin !
way to go! I hope it holds up for you.
Here is my confession:
Last year grew at a patch that was 1/2+ hour away from
my house. Decided not go back this year. decided not to grow. - but couldn't stay away. planted on July 24th in rocky soil with 1/2 day sun next to my drive way.
we've had a cooler than normal summer and the plant is still small but the 1st female showed last week...so i might get something for Halloween.
just happy to have a plant ! :)
gordon

9/4/2001 10:30:28 AM

Manchester, N.H.

Way to go John, My dream is to have a BIG one like you one day (pumpkin that is)lol

9/4/2001 5:37:15 PM

Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Yup and honest we Have been, posted pics of mine goin to the fair and will post some at the fair, then we are goin to cook it and enjoy.
the seeds will be used and that you will have to keep watchin tuh see what happen's. LOL
Goin to creat havock ,hate and discontent at the fair next year!!!!
H-K-J

9/4/2001 10:57:59 PM

Puyallup, WA

GADS...Where are you taking that monster?

9/5/2001 12:38:34 AM

Deer Park WA

Hi Stan, I'm hoping to drive to Canby, or Half Moon Bay with it. That is if I can hold on to it. I took my Sherber Clone to the Spokane County Fair this morning weighs 519.5# I think I may have gotten first this year, won't know untill tonight at 6:00 pm.
Where are you going? What you got hanging on the vine???

9/5/2001 7:23:58 PM