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Kristiansand, Norway

I know that in a world scale my pumpkin is quite small, but I am really pleased to tell you that I`ve got the new Norwegian record on my first attempt. 318 kilos, or 701 lb.
The old record was 188 kilos, so I am very pleased with the fact that it is a big jump from the old to the new. The seed that gave the pumpkin was of a Olsen seed from Germany, pollinated with a he-flower from a 929 Wagler seed.

- Philip Lyding

10/8/2014 9:58:34 AM

Knopp, Germany

Philip,

Congrats on your fantastic accomplishment. The weather conditions that you must grow in are not easy.

The seeds I sent you are not the reason for your success, your ability as a gardener and giant pumpkin grower are what made the difference, my hat is off to you.

Do you have a link to any on-line news about your new Norwegian record? Maybe start a diary and post a few pictures.

Congrats again, living in a environment that could be compared to Alaska and producing a 701 pound pumpkin is a great accomplishment.

If you should ever want seeds again I would be proud to help you, you have proven yourself as a gardener with big potential.

owen

10/8/2014 12:14:22 PM

Minnesota

Congratulations

10/8/2014 12:26:02 PM

Germany

First of all: Congrats!!!
Second: You should definitely start a diary and post some pics of your 2014 pumpkin season (I´m sure you had taken some pics of your plants and pumpkins every couple weeks/months). That could serve as a good inspiration/motivation for other growers in Norway...as soon as they see how you have achieved your excellent newbie goal, they will conclude that they simply must try it themselves.
Best wishes for 2015, may you grow some BIG ones again.

10/8/2014 12:58:21 PM

Leerdam, The Netherlands

congrats.

10/8/2014 2:32:32 PM

SW Ohio

Congratulations!!

10/8/2014 2:36:50 PM

Cologne Brescia Italy

Congrats!

10/8/2014 2:59:43 PM

Belgium Europe

Congrats!

10/8/2014 3:07:58 PM

Kristiansand, Norway

Thanks! :)
Owen, Pumpkin: I`ve taken a lot of photos. Nedd to sort them, but i will most likely make a diary (Understand that i should have done it ealyer)

http://www.nrk.no/sorlandet/dette-er-norges-storste-gresskar-1.11968568

10/8/2014 3:26:26 PM

France

cONGRATS

10/8/2014 3:35:15 PM

Saskatchewan Fosston Canada

Hallo Lydphil!
Gratulerer med ny Norgesrecord.Jeg bor her midt ute paa den Canadiske praerie East Central Saskatchewan.Emigrerte i 2000 og kjopte en liten farm her paa 640 maal.Pensjonert fra Norge og leier ut jorda.Har 3 gronnsakhager.I den stoerste selvfolgelig Atlantic Giant Pumpkins.Min personbeste iaar var 486,2 pund.Jeg tenker vi har omtrent samme klima her som dere i Kristiandsand.Hva er din e-mail addresse?Min er gracres@sasktel.net.Har fro med veldig gode gener hvis du er innteresert.
Mvh.D/D Otnes Farm.SK.Canada.

10/8/2014 5:16:23 PM

Massachusetts

congrats philip!!!!!!

10/8/2014 6:03:18 PM

East Jordan, MI

Congrats!

10/8/2014 7:06:26 PM

Whitehall Montana

Great job

10/8/2014 7:17:12 PM

Central NY

Way to go!!!!

10/8/2014 7:23:18 PM

Vernal, Utah

Congrats

10/8/2014 7:49:12 PM

Columbia, Kentucky

Congrats Phil!

10/8/2014 8:01:01 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Congrats, great start Philip, can't wait to see what you can do next year with a little more experience.
Bill

10/8/2014 8:21:18 PM

Knopp, Germany

Thanks for the link!

10/9/2014 12:17:07 AM

Cameron

Congrats Philip

10/9/2014 8:17:25 AM

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

Congrats Philip on tne new Norwegian record! Awesome weight in the far North!

10/12/2014 5:28:41 PM

Muddy Waters

Congrats

10/13/2014 6:44:24 PM

Alaska

Way to go! Congrats.

10/18/2014 2:49:07 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Great pumpkin, Phillip

10/18/2014 3:30:39 PM