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Post by JEFF on Jul 26, 2005 21:08:22 GMT -6
THIS IS MY FIRST TRY AT GROWING GIANT PUMPKINS. MY PLANTS LOOK GOOD AND I HAVE A PUMPKIN ON THE VINE THAT PROBABLY WIEGHTS 35 POUNDS. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT IT IS ONLY ABOUT 5 OR 6 FEET DOWN ON THE VINE. WILL IT STILL HAVE A CHANCE AT BEING 150POUNDER OR BETTER? THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ADVICE!
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jul 27, 2005 2:12:14 GMT -6
Welcome guest!
Of course you do Jeff, just a few years ago, I raised a Big pumpkin on a very short vine, weight 375
proper care of the vine 'after' the pumpkin becomes your main interest now, but still lavish the whole plant with water and nutrients
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Post by Bump on Jul 27, 2005 2:34:00 GMT -6
Jeff sounds like you're off to a good start with your pumpkins..........Doug and Phil are the "go to" guys for questions about them......  |
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Post by douglas on Jul 27, 2005 4:44:30 GMT -6
Hang in der JEFF, sounds like it should do just fine, as Phil said, keep it watered and add some liquid ferts every now and then  |
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Post by jeanette on Jul 27, 2005 6:02:27 GMT -6
isn't it exciting... this is my first try too.
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Jul 27, 2005 20:14:34 GMT -6
 Good job Jeff. Mine dried up from lack of rain and to many days of 100 + weather. The ground under the vines cracked and the majority of the soil, that I covered the vines with, went down the cracks. Even though I watered them everyday. Two gallons per vine. I had 3 vines. In the process of building a 'punkin run' behind the garage. This way they will only get sun for a half day, in the morning.
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Post by DougfromMN on Jul 28, 2005 14:25:10 GMT -6
I think someone in Canada grew a pumpkin over 1000 lbs, at 6 ft. on the mainvine. Take care of the plant, as Phil said, and you should do just fine. Please keep us updated on your progress.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jul 29, 2005 4:53:41 GMT -6
Oh and Jeff....This is the one board on this forum where guests may post....But...
wouldn't you just LOVE the support of the Phorum PHAMILY here to 'embrace' you as a newbie!! we Just Love to help!
Register Jeff...heck you're already Phamily!!!
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Post by Bump on Jul 29, 2005 13:16:15 GMT -6
come on back Jeff ...I know for a fact these guys and gals luv their pumpkins....  |
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