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Clinton, Iowa

Tonight a small but raucous group gather in the 12 hundred block of 15th ave south in Clinton iowa to witness something pretty darn special...The fruit was lifted and placed on a pallet....then lifted on to a truck and weighed on a certified scale...witnessed by several work employees and my family members and Marc Petersen's family members and Mike Frantz from Walcott Iowa came up to also be a witness....
She went to the scales taping 410" ..the scale told the tale....1432#...AWESOME!!! I have to admitt.It was awesome to see her make it to the scales...everything seems rock solid!!! bottom flat as can be....nothing even hinting of problems...Thank God we got her there!! Thansk to all..I'll do some checking to see who won some seeds!!! Best wishes to all on the remaining 3 weeks!!

9/9/2004 10:28:09 PM

Wichita, KS

YAHOOOOOOOOOO! You go, BABY! :-D

9/9/2004 10:33:16 PM

Wichita, KS

pictures man!!!! pictures!!!!!

9/9/2004 10:33:51 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

Congrats Dan!

9/9/2004 10:36:20 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

congrats bro!

9/9/2004 10:37:12 PM

Saugerties N. Y.

Way to go Carlson that had to be pretty nerve racking, Glad to hear she's solid. I wasnt far off at my guess with 1,385 lbs. Think of me if want to swap some seeds. River rat.

9/9/2004 10:38:38 PM

ontario

great job.........huggy

9/9/2004 10:44:24 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Great job.!!!! Can't wait to see the final pictures.

9/9/2004 10:46:16 PM

[email protected]

WoW! Very nice!!! Congratulations. What is the genetics?

9/9/2004 10:47:27 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Thats awsome Dan! Congrats on a true monster!!!
I missed by 5 pounds....darn!

9/9/2004 10:49:04 PM

Western NY

congrats danny, just amazing. hope it's full of seeds for ya!

9/9/2004 10:55:37 PM

Whidbey Island

Hey, I guessed 1375.....wasn't that close enough?

Congrats!

9/9/2004 11:03:10 PM

dangit I shouldn't have used by birthday to guess 1528 pounds. (b-day is 5-28) anywho, way to go Dan. Next year it's Wisconsin's turn!

9/9/2004 11:36:19 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Whoaaa...big, heavy sucker! Congrats Dan.

9/9/2004 11:39:34 PM

Puyallup, WA

AWESOME Dan!!! The Pumpkin Gods were smiling upon you this year! Be prepared for the onslaught of seed requests.
Let's hope there are enough to go around! :>)

9/9/2004 11:51:40 PM

Luverne, Alabama

dang!!!!!!!!congrats.i know i would have been a nervous wreck.watch out next year, i learned a lot with the help of EVERYONE here at B.P.hint hint a rookie sure could use some good seeds. hint hint.congrats again!!!

9/9/2004 11:54:42 PM

Puyallup, WA

Simpleman2...don't count your pumpkins before they make it to the scales! I thought I had "it down" after my first year, too! I went "backwards" instead of growing them larger!

9/10/2004 12:55:05 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

1432 off the 1097 Beachy selfed.

That is sweet Dan. Congrats.
How many people did it take to get her on the pallet?

Give us a pic!

9/10/2004 1:57:34 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

The two closest guesses are both from Cali.....


Gourdzilla San Diego, Ca.
Wow, nice fruit!!! I guess 1427.
8/29/2004 3:24:01 PM




turkeyman Elk Grove,Ca USA
1436.7 # second biggest ever grown
8/29/2004 2:02:51 AM



Just like he said second biggest grown.....

9/10/2004 2:12:30 AM

Key West, FL

nice

9/10/2004 2:39:15 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Hey Dan,

My sincerest congratulations to you! The second biggest fruit ever grown!!!

You once mentioned that you plugged the developing split before it went through to the cavity. Did you check out the split by now (removing the plugging material)?

If it didn't get worse and the split doesn't go through you have an official new World Record!

Martin

9/10/2004 4:38:30 AM

Sparta, NC

Outstanding Job!!!!

9/10/2004 6:03:25 AM

New Hampshire

good job

9/10/2004 7:03:28 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Lets not forget:

seedling
London, Ohio
1433 hope its still growing

&

Don Crews
Lloydminster/AB
My guess is 1430.
Personally, I think you have a good chance to do 1500. Good Luck.
Don

9/10/2004 7:22:38 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

All I can say is .....YIKES! Nice job Dan!!!
chuck

9/10/2004 7:23:14 AM

Cologne / Germany

AWESOME! If that is not a reason to have a cold one I don´t know...I guess the same goes for Tom Beachy who "produced" that winner seed...
Ingo

9/10/2004 7:37:56 AM

Clinton, Iowa

Thanks for all the great guesses....and yes it was a heck of a run....as far as the crack goes...we left her caulked...is it thru to the cavity??.we are almost sure BUT the Anamosa site deserves to have this pumpkin in attendence to show her off and after alot of thought between Marc and myself we decided we would not risk "letting air in" to check it..we will peel the small area and inspect when we arrive in Anamosa on October 2nd. provided she stores that long.We really want to take her out and she "seems' solid as a rock and after 4 weeks since the split you would think the sighs would be showing by now....So as it stands...We wait ...to see proof positive that it goes though ....but we are 99% sure it does....We just want to make sure the Norlins and Anamosa get what they deserve....That is one GIMONGOUS fruit from the Carlson Petersen patch . Even as Exhibition only.....It will turn a few heads!!LOL!!!
DAN AND MARC

9/10/2004 8:15:35 AM

Bobcaygeon Ontario

Great job!!

9/10/2004 8:49:40 AM

Commack, NY

Dan and Marc........you guys did an outstanding job. thanks for taking me along on the ride.

Second largest pumpkin grown in the world.......and without the use of ANY fertilizer.

9/10/2004 8:52:47 AM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO Danny!!!! Hey, I guessed 1440 the other day.

9/10/2004 8:58:37 AM

Hudsonville, Michigan ([email protected])

Hold on now. NO fertilizer? Is that right? If so Dan, I'd like to know what kind of soil prep you did, 'cause your soil's obviously turbo charged...
Frank

9/10/2004 10:06:39 AM

Edmonton, Canada

Wow!!!

9/10/2004 10:11:07 AM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

Yes, you are now officially "heavy hitters"! Let us know what
you've done to your soil over the last few years. Have you
done a soil test recently? Whatever, get one soon!

Congratulations, Cliff

9/10/2004 10:54:19 AM

Back of Beyond

That is amazing guys - great going.

9/10/2004 10:56:21 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Man, that's some HUGE pumpkin!!!!! I hope it holds together for you guys.

Phil

9/10/2004 11:10:59 AM

Clinton, Iowa

Yes this is something Scotty Armstrong and I have been doing for the past few years..Marc Petersen and I are on board with Scott A on "our " tech . for growing these things.....Marc and I would love to share what worked for us this year in Iowa.....Call it "Giant pumpkins on a budget".....
I am not saying other things don't work....or wouldn't work..We are just willing to share with others...what 2 guys in iowa did to prep their soil and grow the second largest pumpkin ever weighed. growth rates and everything else.We would love to help or atleast show and tell ....so others can enjoy or possibly enjoy some of th esame type results.
DAN AND MARC

9/10/2004 1:03:13 PM

Key West, FL

well, share. ;)

9/10/2004 1:56:35 PM

Ann Arbor, Mi

Danny, congrats man....I said 1444...Holding on in Michigan, Bob

9/10/2004 5:10:12 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Share away!

9/10/2004 5:39:20 PM

Joliet, IL

damn good jobs guys. over 1400, wow is that impressive.
what was the average poundage per day, about 20?
it had to have put on 45 to 50 pounds in one day somewhere
in the peak growth period.
unbelievable. hope the split healed up for you guys,
but even if it didn't, its still an incredible feat
you both accomplished. the midwest has put itself on the
pumpkin growing map this year in a big way...pun intended.

9/10/2004 5:54:04 PM

Clinton, Iowa

Shazzy....she was crazy..and Petey did a wonderful job while I was out running around the country with my family..what was I thinking!!LOL!!
some numbers for those wondering....these are estimate using the BPbook #2 chart......actual was probably slightly higher....
day 10......27 "cir
day 16....60" cir
day 20.....85 x 55 x 54....194"....est 164
day 26....115 x 72 x 72....259" ...est 364
day 30....130 x 80 x 80 ...290....est 497
day 33....did not record but taped her when I got back from Ohio.....est was 650..yes 3 days of 50 pounds....SCARY!! thought it would go that week..it did not....
day 37....154 x 91 x 94....339....est. 765....268 pound week AFTER it reached 500#
day 40.....160 x 95 x 98....353".....856....
day 44.....169 x 98.5 x 103...370.5"....980 est
another 215 pound week....
day 45 she split...or she started to split...Marc sealed it as it went....after 4 days no more caulk needed..nothing sense either...
day 51....179.5 x 102.5 x 107....389.5"...1120 est
another 140 after the split....
day 56...185.5 x 104 x 109.5....399.....1200 est.....
day 58....187.5X 104.5 x 110...402"....No chart in book
day 66....191 X 107 X 112....410.....again no chart...
day 71.....same measurements....we decide it's time and remove...Actual weight..1432 Est on Agg site was 1407
That my friends is a pumpkin growth ride I figure Marc and I will never see again....just plain AWESOME!!
and we never once hit it with any fertilizer or seaweed or kelp or foliar anythign....just water maybe 3 times during the season...
Over a 4 week stretch it did like 825# or somethign like that...just plain amazing if you ask me....
Hope this answers some questions
DAN AND MARC

9/10/2004 6:49:47 PM

Iowa

YES....it did average a little over 20 lbs a day! the peak growth was a average of over 38 pounds a day for a week!
as far as the midwest putting itself on the map......the midwest is more than capable of making huge noise, the only thing slowing us down is our weather. this summer has been cool and for the most part bug free two thing you dont get in iowa very often. we have gotten the weather most of the boys in canada receive and we are posting some big numbers. when this season is complete take a look at how many G.P. growers call iowa home and how many of them will have huge fruit. Dan and i agree it could be another 10 years before we get our chance again with weather like we've had, rest assured we will be ready!

thanks to everyone it been a great ride!

oh yeah....no fert's!

Marc & Dan

9/10/2004 6:57:48 PM

congratulation guys good job. gonna make it hard for others in this state to get noticed . lol.

9/10/2004 7:19:31 PM

Leicester, NY

Dan and Marc,
That's an amazing pumpkin! Congrat's!

9/10/2004 8:58:32 PM

Colorado Hail, CO. Elev. 5,900 FT

What happened to 1,666?
Great job and congradulations to both of you !Dan, I hope my e mail with the pics went through... that should help... lemme know if you can't get it open.
If you haven't got things ready yet, not to worry, you still have a couple weeks before frost...

9/11/2004 1:04:28 AM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

Congratulations on your 1432 Lbs,
Beautiful work.

9/11/2004 1:42:51 AM

Elk Grove,Ca USA

Dan great job on the 1432 guess my weighing birds pays off

9/11/2004 1:53:17 AM

Elk Grove,Ca USA

Dan great job on the 1432 guess my weighing birds pays off

9/11/2004 1:54:50 AM

Chippewa Falls, WI

GREAT JOB Dan!!! That is so awesome. Can't wait to see pics...

9/11/2004 7:14:34 AM

Saegertown Pa.

Wow Wow Wow nice job, all you need to do know is shoot a big buck this year.

9/11/2004 8:41:20 AM

Kenyon, Mn.

Congtaulations, Iowa weather was always good to me, born and raised in Keokuk

9/11/2004 9:03:05 AM

Cologne / Germany

No ferts...hm..don´t let Tremor know LOL...can´t wait to read about how you prepared your soil, and a soil test result should be a "must read" here - in case you ever did. You guys have the "green thumb" for sure!

9/11/2004 9:17:39 AM

Massillon, Ohio

that is really great you guys!!!!!!!!! i bet you are already changing the philosophy of growers everywhere; that is when you know you are awesome !

9/11/2004 9:25:37 AM

Mulino, Oregon

Congrats Dan, this should put Rock back in the hot seat! You guys did an awesome job! I bet you can't wait to start planting for next year :o)

9/11/2004 11:07:04 AM

Cologne Brescia Italy

congrats!! great job very very well.....

9/11/2004 12:02:36 PM

Barrington N.S. Canada

Congrats Dan on your 1432.

9/11/2004 12:07:55 PM

Amherst, WI

great job. Those are some incredible numbers.

9/11/2004 12:33:00 PM

Vancouver, White Rock, Canada

1432? Damn, I thought for sure you'd get to 1500. Should have used some ferts! Kidding. Nice work!

9/11/2004 3:27:39 PM

Indiana

Dan Dan the fourteen hundred thirty-two pound pumpkin Man

9/11/2004 4:59:37 PM

[email protected]

Please tell me you guys had a soil test done before the season got under way & still have the report. You might also do another test now to find out how much that monster ate along the trip.

If economical patch management is still the desire, then I'll test the soil at THE premier US lab (CLC) for free.

Steve

[email protected]

9/11/2004 7:10:49 PM

Sheridan . NY

DAN-- GREAT JOB--!!-- from C&J PRODUCTS AND Agro-k--
Craig

9/11/2004 9:15:57 PM

Alex, IN

Great Job Dan!!Got any secrets:)

9/11/2004 10:53:15 PM

London, Ohio

wow i almost guessed it right on. good job and i hope to see some final pics

9/12/2004 3:02:37 AM

Chippewa Falls, WI

After seeing the pics dan. I wanted to tell you GREAT JOB again!!!!

April

9/12/2004 8:57:39 AM

derry n.h u.s.a.

Awesome job dan:)

9/12/2004 9:41:49 AM

Wroclaw, Poland (51 N, 17 E)

I'll just say: WOW

9/12/2004 10:31:11 AM

Independence, MO

I just saw you on the local news here in Kansas City Dan.
Great job!

9/13/2004 12:42:43 AM

No Place Special

Man wish I could have been there for that! Ohhh, maybe I was? I bet if I had some free ice cream and a clone from Dan and Marc's 1097 plant I would remember better?!?!?!?!?! HINT HINT!!!!

9/13/2004 10:29:56 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

My brother-law saw something about your pumpkin on TV, here in MN. Was there national TV exposure on it?
Great job by the way!

Doug

9/13/2004 10:52:36 AM

Connecticut, USA

Incredible!

9/14/2004 8:38:46 PM

Salt Lake City, UT

Well done young jedi! I couldn't even get a fruit set on my 1097 before the vine died. Just goes to prove that genetics are not everything. I look forward to hearing more about your patch. Gets me fired up for next year already.....

9/16/2004 9:54:19 PM

Herndon, VA

AWESOME. Great Job!!!!!

10/1/2004 10:55:28 PM

Norton, MA, USA

Marc and Dan
You guys did an incredible job. Thanks for keeping the string of consecutive year world records going. Since 1998, it's been broken every year.
Congratulation,
Don Langevin

10/2/2004 8:21:44 PM

Switzerland

Marc and Dan
Concratulations from Switzerland. I have just seen the pictures what a beauty. My biggest pumpkin was 128,8 kilos
comparing to yours a little baby.. If you have a seed left, I would be very happy to get one :-)
Roswitha Hoehn, 8804 Au/Switzerland

10/7/2004 3:48:52 AM

Garden Grove CA.

Dan way to grow!
hope its full of good seeds!
Congrats Dan
be happy! Mike

10/8/2004 9:56:26 AM

Montoursville, PA

How did you do that on crap filled wormy old bacteria laden soil? Congrats!

12/13/2004 9:00:42 PM