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Post by Pharmer Phil on Oct 9, 2006 5:43:59 GMT -6
From the smallest state, comes the New worlds Largest pumpkin. CONGRATULATIONS RON...Ron Wallace has been growing these giants for over 16 years pholks...persistence pays off! Here's what it looks like crossing the imaginary 1500 pound mark!  |
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Post by jeanette on Oct 9, 2006 6:42:05 GMT -6
i saw that on the news this morning... of coarse i had to buy my pumpkins again this year  next year i'm either giving up.... or i'm gonna plant my pumpkins out in the back 40... do deer eat pumpkins?  |
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Post by douglas on Oct 9, 2006 8:26:47 GMT -6
Now dats a bigun  |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Oct 9, 2006 9:09:08 GMT -6
Here's the article:
R.I. Farmer Grows Largest Pumpkin
POSTED: 5:42 pm EDT October 8, 2006
WARREN, R.I. -- A Rhode Island farmer may have set the record for the world's largest pumpkin.
His prize gourd came in at over 1,500 pounds at the annual southern New England championship. State officials said that beats last year's world record, set by a Pennsylvania pumpkin.
Ron Wallace's achievement comes despite heavy rains that have stunted pumpkin growth around the region.
He chalks it all up to "a lot" of hard work, and being able to commit to the task from April to October.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Post by chickenfarmer on Oct 9, 2006 9:17:55 GMT -6
That be a hunker of a punkin.............
Beats the past world record don't it.....
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Post by DougfromMN on Oct 9, 2006 11:32:16 GMT -6
It beat last years world record by Mr. Checkon from PA, which was 1469 lbs.
The world record this year was grown on the 1068 Wallace 03 seed. I think it was selling for auction for over $400/seed this winter. Imagine what it will go for now. Ron's Dad grew a 1450 lber. off the same seed this year. Ron won the Topsfield fair with a 1347.5 lber, off the same seed as well, this year. What a year for the Wallace's, and what a seed the 1068 Wallace 03 is!
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Oct 9, 2006 18:57:48 GMT -6
For $400 per seed. I think I would have a couple bronzed and mounted along with the picture. I can't imagine how big it must have been. Good work.  |
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Post by douglas on Oct 12, 2006 12:24:46 GMT -6
Look what I phound on the front of the news paper this afternoon  www.mlive.com/MLive.com: Everything Michigan |
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Post by spunkey22 on Nov 9, 2006 2:29:43 GMT -6
Not that would make lots of pies and pumpkin butter,
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Nov 11, 2006 14:13:18 GMT -6
I never heard of pumpkin butter, got a recipe?
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Post by Laura on Nov 11, 2006 22:15:34 GMT -6
Pumpkin Butter
INGREDIENTS
* 3 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
* 4 1/2 cups white sugar
* 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
* 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
DIRECTIONS
1. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine the pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and gelatin; mix well.
2. Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
3. Spoon hot pumpkin mixture into hot jars, filling to within 1/4 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
4. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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Post by Laura on Nov 14, 2006 9:17:55 GMT -6
INGREDIENTS For yet another Pumpkin Butter
* 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
* 3/4 cup apple juice
* 2 teaspoons ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 1/2 cups white sugar
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
2. Spoon hot pumpkin mixture into hot jars, filling to within 1/4 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
3. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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