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East Windsor N.J

Hi thanks for your previous responses. I measured the pumpkin again thus evening. I plugged the measurement in and it came up with 485. It gained 104 lbs approx.in 5 days. Do they gain more weight in a day as they get bigger?? I averaged a hair under 21 lbs a day do you think the gains will be larger?? Thanks again. It is really a fun thing glad I tried it. It is a great distraction from all of the other farming.

8/12/2023 10:08:11 PM

Western NY

Depends on how old it is, but I'd bet you have a shot to finish at least 800 pounds, depending on the health of the plant. Post some pics.

8/12/2023 10:18:06 PM

Westmoreland, KS

That's great i'm guessing 35-40 days old like Andy said those type of gains with a decently healthy plant could get you 800+ pounds...keep watering and feeding that thing!

8/12/2023 11:05:11 PM

Syracuse, NY

Farming, like skiing - 'Keep your crops up!', lol---
Just be sure you can see your AG fruit over the other, less-fun crops, lol.

You could merely add to this post since it's under the same topic as though replying to your original post from here on, to keep a better running account of said topic for all;

F'rinstance, you wouldn't have a chart with each bar of it
on a separate page.

For any newer topics, of course, you'd make a new 'Post New Message'.
Not critical, just pointing it out and congratulations on your
800-plus-pounder-to-be by respected growers' comments! eric g

8/13/2023 12:15:43 AM

Grittyville, WA

Agree. Formula I use is: highest daily gain x 40 = a probable final weight. Applying this to your current growth data, 21 x 40 = 840.

Better start thinking about a way to move it, thats past the limit of rudimentry lifting methods.

8/13/2023 2:59:05 AM

Syracuse, NY

Just for fun, and thinking WEIGH ahead of time, lol,
here is an example of a lifting sling with all the amenities...
Guessing you perhaps have a tractor...
Shown here is something to copy or at least think of that
is the standard, yet personalized for ME, lifting sling for any
non-back-breaking lifting efforts.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=336078

eg

8/13/2023 12:25:32 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Yeah with so many weeks left in the growing season, keep a healthy plant and you can cruise to the end of September and it will continue to grow. Start a diary, it’s a great way to show other growers your progress or show any issues or concerns you might need help with.

You’ve likely got a good one growing, have fun.

8/13/2023 12:39:30 PM

Torrance, Ca.

So stoked you got into growing giant pumpkins!:) Sad part is,,, now you're addicted and there's no turning back! lol
Sounds like you have a nice one going. Keep growing it like you would the rest of the farm. Learn a little more each year and enjoy the distraction of watching them grow.
The pumpkin patch is my happy place. I can be having a terrible day a work, kids driving me nuts anything that can put a frown on my face. As soon as I get in the patch, all those feeling are gone!

Like Glenn said, start a diary or reach out to a local grower and get some tips. The bigger you grow them the more exciting it becomes!

Great post!

8/16/2023 6:49:37 PM

East Windsor N.J

Measured last night and came up with 593 lbs. It averaged 21.6 lbs a day for the last five days. Up a hair from the previous five days.

8/18/2023 10:59:31 PM

East Windsor N.J

Measured last night and came up with 593 lbs. It averaged 21.6 lbs a day for the last five days. Up a hair from the previous five days.

8/18/2023 10:59:40 PM