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California Bay Area

I have read that only orange pumpkins can compete in weigh offs. is this true. i have about a 500-600 pounder from a dill seed and want to enter it. it white with alot of green splashed through it. i dont think its gonne change color. what ya all think??

9/6/2004 3:24:57 PM

Webster, NY

I think it depends on how much green is in it. It might be considered a squash. The experts can give you more information.

9/6/2004 3:52:25 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

ok, guys.... let's start the yearly color rule discussion! lol


Grow them BIG and ORANGE and you won't have to worry about anything!

9/6/2004 4:51:30 PM

Vancouver, White Rock, Canada

Discrimination based on colour is never a good thing...

9/6/2004 4:56:20 PM

California Bay Area

first year here. i didn't know this was a regular discussion. i guess the best thing is to call and ask the fair chairman. it's mostly white, kinda of cream color with green splashes. hope it can go! its jumping up and down.

9/6/2004 6:59:46 PM

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You posted in the right place. But it's the time of year the boards get a little quiet. Everone getting ready & all.

It won't matter if your fruit is white, cream or orange. If it's less than 25% green, it will (should) be ruled a pumpkin. If it's more than 25% green, it will (should) be ruled a Squash.

No matter. If it's sound, it will be weighed in either way.

Good luck either way!

9/6/2004 8:34:10 PM

Key West, FL

grow em big, who cares about teh color

9/7/2004 2:08:22 AM

Rhode Island

yo
keep the pumpkin uncovered in the sun and it will stand a good chance to color up
some will never be pretty or orange for that matter but, if you are afraid it will go to green then you can wipe the pumpkin down with a rag and some vegatable oil and within a day the color should start to turn a lot more orange
just a good wipe ( once ) will surprise you

9/7/2004 7:11:10 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

If it shows some green and you wipe it with oil it will get all green! Remember that!

9/7/2004 8:33:48 AM

Long Island,New York

If there's any question whether its turning green or not don't use oil....it will only make it more green.....

9/7/2004 8:39:28 AM

California Bay Area

great thanks.!

9/7/2004 3:33:06 PM

Wroclaw, Poland (51 N, 17 E)

I think olive oil is better than ordinary vegetable oil. I used olive oil last year and it made my pumpkin turn from orange to red :-)

9/7/2004 4:48:25 PM

Wichita, KS

Orange Rustoleum. that'll solve the problem! !-D

Hey, what's wrong with green? I like green!

9/8/2004 7:22:31 PM

mcminnville oregon

definately bring it! Then sit back and watch all the squabble??? Its definately going to stir the pot?

9/11/2004 2:30:39 AM