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Wednesday, March 8 View Page
This years goal, to improve on these
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Had to swing by and see where alot of magic has happened over the years
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Had to check it out, brought back some memories
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Some of the greats all together! So glad to see Don finally get in. Joining John Barlow as the central Regions only 2 inductees. This is my bucket list, but I have a lot to accomplish yet
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Sam Adams tour? Yes Please!
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Back in January, I tried my 3 worst 2424 seeds. Something about the ride home from New York they did not like. Happy to say, good to grow!
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Pinch of 5-2, and a pinch of green aminos for a 5 min soak
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Little bit of heat
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
48 hours
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
In to the Peat pots under a small dome till they emerge for 3 days
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Big dome, turned bottom heat fown to 72
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Lose the dome when all 3 popped, under a close t5 till that first leaf appears
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Transfer to a 2 gallon grow bag, was giving a very small dose of fertilizer and green aminos shortly after they emerged, never done that this early.
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Beautiful, didn't see any signs of over doing it
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Almost a month after start, I think
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Starting to vine out, still looking great for nothing but a 62° basement and grow light
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Last time they had lights on or watered before I left for Danvers
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
1 week with no light or water, and we have pollen. End of the test, going to be a strong plant I think, and hope
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Scary moment at Logan Airport, I do believe I ran into Jim Ford's twin. They sounded the same, they asked questions about my pumpkins the same, and the pictures don't do justice on resemblances
 
Wednesday, March 8 View Page
Scary moment at Logan Airport, I do believe I ran into Jim Ford's twin. They sounded the same, they asked questions about my pumpkins the same, and the pictures don't do justice on resemblances
 
Wednesday, March 15 View Page
Almost all the snow left today, patch was a little muddy but should be good to mail on Friday.
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Spent the weekend with some of my closest friends in Wisconsin and Rick was there too lol.
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Spent the weekend with some of my closest friends in Wisconsin and Rick was there too lol.
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
The whole group
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
8 years a member my first Wisconsin plaque for 8th largest weighed at a Wisconsin weigh off
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Finally got a one ton club shirt. Now it's starting to sink in that I really did grow a 2424 lb pumpkin, cue the goosebumps again
 
Sunday, March 19 View Page
Finally got a one ton club shirt. Now it's starting to sink in that I really did grow a 2424 lb pumpkin, cue the goosebumps again
 
Monday, April 24 View Page
Hoops up, cables plugged in. Maybe next weekend in the ground
 
Monday, April 24 View Page
The lineup!
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
1707.5 x 2365 west 16 dap,been awhile since I posted
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
2365 x 2424 15 dap
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
2424 x 2365 15 Dap
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
1707.5 x 2365 16 dap, yes 2,same cross, same day
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
2424 x self 22 dap
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
Long gourds cooperating so far!
 
Sunday, July 2 View Page
Ketchup
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
So, I've been really busy and forgot about my diary, been doing Sunday video updates on fb, ig, and tiktok if you can find me. Took 2nd place at the iowa state fair a couple weeks ago. 2424 x self 61 days old 1,195 lbs
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
Eric Miller from Wisconsin stopped by so here is dome mid season pics from mid August. 1707.5 x 2365 I call Twin
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
Eric Miller from Wisconsin stopped by so here is dome mid season pics from mid August. 1707.5 x 2365 I call Twin
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
1707.5 x 2365 we call Simba
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
1707.5 x 2365 we call Simba
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
2365 x 2424 we call Alpha
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
And the beauty Dragon Spawn 2424 x 2365, currently tapes as Iowas 2nd largest ever
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
And the beauty Dragon Spawn 2424 x 2365, currently tapes as Iowas 2nd largest ever
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
Way to many long gourds lol
 
Saturday, September 2 View Page
Damn Samsung loves to submit twice off one click, I apologize
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
Thought i would try to get some pictures of the great finish we had this year. here is the runt of the pack. Alpha the 2365 x 2424 it is now the 1516 Caspers 23' she finished 12th at River Praire and went 8% lite which was surprising. best plant, but slowest growing fruit.
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
Next up the one we called Twin, 1707.5 x 2365. is Now Iowa's #4 all Time Say hello to the 1935.5 Caspers 23' she was our only win of the season, taking 1st place at Bloomfield. nice pumpkin, had one little section of main where the driptape emmitter created a underside split. probaly going to give this one a go next year.
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
on the scale
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
waiting for our turn.
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
Simba, 1707.5 x 2365 Iowa's #2 all time largest pumpkin and 2nd 2,000+ Say hello to the 2088 Caspers 23' she was a great fruit, the whole time. largest one i ever had to give a pull in the patch at over 1800 lbs. We were able to take 3rd at Anamosa with her, and as big as she was still 336 lbs shy of last years pb.
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
stem end on the trailer
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
Blossom end, she was a very long pumpkin at 78" long
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
now The beautiful Dragon Spawn, 2424 x 2365. She won the Howard Dill and Beauty of the North at Stillwater. Say hello to the 1965 Caspers 23' was pretty all summer, if you find me on fb, ig, or tiktok i made a little slide show every 5 days of growth, she really turned orange between day 55 and day 60.
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
on the scale, actually disappointed, for a little bit. 1976.5 would have put me in the 6,000 lb club for the goty. and i thought i wasnt going to make the wr top 10 avg. At 1965 wth
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
leaving the patch
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
one more with the hardware! 10th place and part of that top 10 2136.2 avg
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
So awesome to be apart of this group, 6 years ago i weighed my last giant at stillwater that meant something and that weighed 1237 and got my jacket.
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
our Front yard display, 8,699.5 lbs of pumpkin. got seeds out this last sunday, the state fair pumpkin was still in excellent condition even sitting there since august 21
 
Wednesday, November 8 View Page
Back side
 
Sunday, December 31 View Page
a year ago today i broke a rib at the gas station thanks to a slick spot. this morning was a much better ending to the year. Got a decent buck at 12 yards, and can relax next weekend.
 

 

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