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Monday, April 24, 2006
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Tony Pumpkin
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Abbotsford BC
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This post is not directly realted to giant pumpkins, but I think you might appreciate the connection. The attached picture is of a "Moso" (Phyllostachys pubescens) giant bamboo plant that I recently bought and planted in the front yard.
This is a bit of an experiment to see how large this bamboo can grow. It has been know to grow to 75 feet high in Portland oregon with 7 inch columns. However, unlike pumpkin season, this little horticultural experiment will take considerably longer than one season (if it lives that long) Moso doesn't mature for 15 to 20 years. Seems my obsession with large pumpkins is becoming more generalized--I am starting to like huge plants of all kinds. I also recently purchased a Gunnera Manicata (look it up if you are interested--it is also known as "dinosaur food"). The one I have is about the size of a golfball right now--I am not expecting much success right now. Anybody know where I can get a giant beanstalk seed?
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