Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 52 Entries. Wednesday, May 26 View Page Hello all I would like to thank the Wiz for the seed. looks good. lost at least 2 weeks time due to cold spring. Good luck to all   Wednesday, May 26 View Page Sorry I meant to thank the BIZ 1283   Friday, May 28 View Page Going along just fine   Tuesday, June 1 View Page looks good. See a little secondary. will likely go right.   Tuesday, June 8 View Page Still not laying flat but seems to be growing really fast. one of the leaves is already about a foot wide.   Sunday, June 13 View Page Survived 20-30 mph winds for 24 hours non stop. peas cherries and plums did not however   Sunday, June 13 View Page So getting these yellow spots on the leaves. did a search here on the site. Seems to be a common issue with a lot of people with various explanations. If anybody has a clue please email me   Wednesday, June 16 View Page Growing well. Battling winds every day.   Tuesday, June 22 View Page Going along fine. I wonder if I can pollinate by July 10th   Tuesday, June 29 View Page Chugging along.   Wednesday, June 30 View Page Hey my first male flower !   Saturday, July 3 View Page chugging along. Hope to pollinate in the next few days   Friday, July 9 View Page still no pollination.   Monday, July 12 View Page Finally a decent flower at about 14 feet. 5 lobes with one hypoplastic lobe.   Monday, July 12 View Page And the DEED is done !!!!!!!!   Thursday, July 15 View Page Day 3   Saturday, July 17 View Page Day 5   Sunday, July 18 View Page Day 6   Monday, July 19 View Page Day 7. Working on positioning the vine. I believe 25 inches is the goal at day 10. Will do first measurements on day 10.   Tuesday, July 20 View Page Day 8   Tuesday, July 20 View Page Panoramic view of the whole thing.   Wednesday, July 21 View Page Day 9   Thursday, July 22 View Page Day 10, circ - 26.5 inches. looks par for the course. Overall happy with the progress. Still cant find a fabric tape anywhere.   Friday, July 23 View Page Day 11. Circ - 30.5   Sunday, July 25 View Page Day 14 Circ - 39.5. see a small split at the junction of the stem to the pumpkin. Hope its not serious.   Monday, July 26 View Page My helpers. They want to name the pumpkin "HUSKY" why not.   Monday, July 26 View Page The little split. I wonder if its serious.   Monday, July 26 View Page Day 14 . Didnt know how to add for the earlier post. Circ - 45.5   Tuesday, July 27 View Page Day 15. Circ - 51.5. Aborted the back up on the secondary at about the size of a volleyball.   Wednesday, July 28 View Page Day 16. Had a storm last night with 30-40 mph winds but no rain. the plant seems to have survived. Circ - 56   Thursday, July 29 View Page Day 17. Circ - 61. The split I feel is due to vine position. I have the vine turning 90 degrees at the stump.   Friday, July 30 View Page Day 18. Circ - a little over 65.   Friday, July 30 View Page Started very late with these guys. But this one seems to be taking off well.   Saturday, July 31 View Page Day 19. Circ - 70. the split is a tiny bit bigger.   Sunday, August 1 View Page Day 20. Least rate of growth noted overnight. Circ - 72. I changed the measuring tape. I guess using a strechy string and then measuring the string was not very accurate.   Monday, August 2 View Page Day 21. Growth has slowed down a bit. I am seeing some vine growth, that might be one of the reasons. I will let the plant do its thing for now. Could always use some extra plant. Circ - 76   Tuesday, August 3 View Page Day 22. Circ - 80.   Tuesday, August 3 View Page This guy is about 59 inches.   Tuesday, August 3 View Page Did some measurements yesterday. About 400 sq ft of plant. Fruit set at 13.5 feet. Will try to get at least 500 sq ft of plant Fruit growth seems on par.   Wednesday, August 4 View Page Day 23. Circ - 84. Getting a cute little butt.   Thursday, August 5 View Page Day 24. Cric - 86.5. Growth has definitely slowed down. Horrible weather last night. howling winds all night at 30-40 mph. mild damage. Heard that other growers in the area have had significant plant damage.   Thursday, August 5 View Page LG around 64 inches. will hopefully touch the ground soon. Have already made a small hole in the ground for it to grow into. Survived the winds last night.   Friday, August 6 View Page Day 25. Circ - 89   Saturday, August 7 View Page Day 27. Circ - 93. Past the 200 lb mark.   Saturday, August 7 View Page He is around 72.   Monday, August 9 View Page Day 29. Circ - 97. Way behind 30 day benchmark for the heavy hitters. I think I was letting the plant grow during the last 10 days that slowed down fruit growth. Note to self - start early next year and have enough plant by pollination.   Monday, August 9 View Page This guy however is doing well. Small plant. started late. 77 inches.   Monday, August 9 View Page Tracking growth. 1st 10 days - 26.5 inches. 10-20 day - 45.5 inches. Day 20-30 - just 25 inches. I dont get it. There has to be a reason for this. Plant looks healthy. I am wondering about my fertilizing schedule. Do u severely cut down nitrogen? Well we have a patch tour coming up. May be I will ask the experts. I let the plant grow to get at least 500 sq feet. I have terminated all but one secondary today.   Sunday, August 15 View Page Day 34. Circ - 111. Enjoyed the patch tour. Saw curiosity, hope and heartbreak. Learnt a ton of stuff. Hope I will remember all I learnt for the next years adventure.   Sunday, August 15 View Page 84 inches.   Wednesday, August 25 View Page Day 44. Was out of town. Wife was baby sitting. Mainly watering. Circ - 122. Severe cracking all over. Long gourd has stopped growing at 84 inches.   Wednesday, September 1 View Page Day 51. I think tapes 500+. I really hope that is the case. If it is, primary mission accomplished. This would be my PB!!! I am happy that it is still showing signs of growing like oozing and cracking. 24 days to weigh off.