From

Location

Message

Date Posted

prairie du sac wi

for some reason i was just wondering how old all of you are(not that it matters).any time your questioning or replying i try to picture how old you all are but i cant exept for the pics.I just turned 22.a year ago I quiet smokeing so i'd have more years of AG growing(you could say that ag's saved my life?) on another note my 700+ squash plant has a couple of leaves that are 33 inches WIDE!!!I took some pic's with my 35mm,I wish i could post them.none of my other plants have leaves like this.One thing that I was thinking is this plant dosent get eaven close to full sun(I'm talking like 5 hours)so I think the plant adapted to the low light by growing monster leaves the fruit that I have set on it is at 142"OTT 15 days after it set.so the lack of light sherly hasnt slowed growth.???

7/16/2002 12:24:12 AM

Puyallup, WA

Hey...If I were you I'd cut off all those tendrils in the forming stage or you're a goner in the next week! <g>

7/16/2002 1:58:20 AM

Mid Michigan

I'm 45.....got started in this hobby last year on a challenge to a pumpkin growing contest from my father-in law....kicked his butt too!
I only grew a 102 pounder last year, but had a blast with it.
cuzbiker

7/16/2002 2:06:56 AM

Choctaw, OK

caton..... Light is actually a growth inhibitor....thats why you see plants lean towards the light, like any ordinary house plant...the back side of the plant is growing faster than the side with sun. Something to do with light inhibiting some growth chemical/hormone in the plant. That's part of the reason for the large leaves on your squash plant. i would happen to think those larger leaves can produce more energy and food in those 5 hours of sunlight, than a plant with smaller leaves and the same 5 hours of light....doesnt mean bigger leaves are better....the more sunlight you can get, the better off you are.

I am 19....i have been growing pumpkins since i was 11 or 12, funny thing..... i cant remember exactly when i started.....anyways, grow a big fruit, whatever color, and I hope to see it at the weighoff. Best of luck!


casey

7/16/2002 2:29:46 AM

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hey caton:

I am 32 and this is my second year growing AG's.

7/16/2002 3:51:05 PM

Utah

I've been growing pumpkin for 30 years - off and on
AG's for 5- off and on
so you can guess i'm over 30. :) OK I'm 39
gordon

7/16/2002 4:39:06 PM

Northern Ohio

Hi Caton:
I am 71 and this is my first year try at growing a giant
pumpkin. Learning a lot for next year!

mrrr

7/16/2002 4:47:11 PM

Ga.

37 second year grower ^_^

7/16/2002 5:34:16 PM

Kansas

30.. first year here...

7/16/2002 5:42:51 PM

Cologne / Germany

Just became 35 on 7th of July - sucessful pollination on both of my plants was one of the greatest gifts for a first time grower...

7/16/2002 7:38:52 PM

Sask, Canada

33 here, have been growing for 1 year offically (AG's). Have grown giant tomatoes for 7 years and breeding (Hybridizing) for 6 years.

TTYL
Ernie
Giant Veggies

7/16/2002 8:12:31 PM

North Ga

45 here. Going on 30!!

7/16/2002 8:15:00 PM

Webster, NY

47 and my third year growing giants....

7/16/2002 8:16:39 PM

Stony Plain, Alberta (near Edmonton)

I just happened to turn 60 this spring, grew my first big punkin when I was 7. My first competition is this year although I grew a few AG's a couple of years ago and a big Prizewinner that tipped 80#. Been gardening for more than 50 years!

7/16/2002 8:19:28 PM

Central Connecticut

36...Second year grower. But this is my first year with quality seeds, prime location and a GREAT source of info. Last year I tried growing a bunch of veggies in the garden (24 x 50') including my AG's...This year I moved all that other stuff OUT HERE!!! and gave the entire 24 x 50 to the AG's. Things look much better...Chris

7/16/2002 8:22:04 PM

KENTUCKY

30 and 1st year at ag's

7/16/2002 11:31:40 PM

Kuna, Id.

35 and its my second yr first yr with good seeds, Last yr 257# on store bought seeds.
Ken

7/17/2002 12:20:38 AM

Indiana

Just turned 20

Tom Beachy

7/17/2002 1:21:05 AM

Lake Stevens, WA, USA

36 and this is my 4th year growing AG's. Personal best is only 359, but hope to make it to the 700 mark this year.

David

7/17/2002 1:34:37 AM

Knopp, Germany

turn 45 on 31 july. first year AG grower.....owen

7/17/2002 1:58:46 AM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

38 y.o. this past April and training to get serious next year, even though I'm obsessed this year....hehe

7/17/2002 5:15:20 AM

Deer Park, WI

25 here. Tom, Casey, Caton- the quarter century club sucks. Enjoy your youth.

7/17/2002 8:54:36 AM

Schenectady,New York

I'm 59 as of July 9 and a 3rd year grower. This is my 1st year with good seed. Personal best with Prize winner seeds was 220lbs. Ray

7/17/2002 9:30:41 AM

Edmonton, Canada

23, and 3rd year growing A.G's!!!

7/17/2002 10:14:52 AM

ipswich, ma usa

31 and first year growaaa.

7/17/2002 10:16:12 AM

Cornwall UK.(50N 5W)300ft.

I reached the big 40 a couple of months ago.
Pumpkin life began at 40 for me.

7/17/2002 11:08:55 AM

In the shade - PDX, OR

I'm 32. This is my 3rd year gardening, 2nd year growing pumpkins and first growing AGs. I'm obsessed with my 4 plants, and surprised that my wife puts up with me.
I was lucky to hook up w/ my neighbor as he gave me the seed.
I'm looking forward to next year already, as the new patch will take up half the back lawn. Cheers - Ceis

7/17/2002 12:14:27 PM

Western Pa.

Just turned 47 in June, 5th year growing AG's, hoping for a new personal best( last year, 673#). I wish I was crazy agin!

kilr

7/17/2002 2:38:10 PM

Cooks Creek, Manitoba, Canada

35 and this will be my forth year growing AG's and I'm trying to get past the 500lb range where I've been stuck at for two years now.

7/17/2002 3:17:42 PM

North Ga

I forgot to mention that this is my second year of being psychotic! LOL!!

7/17/2002 3:33:18 PM

Deer Park WA

41 yrs old, 35 years of gardening (I love soil), this will be my third year with AG's, hopeing to beat last years best of 644.....

7/17/2002 3:41:25 PM

the lobsta is 46,soon to be 47 and this is my first season at this dangerously addictive all absorbing sport of trying to grow monster pumpkins out in the backyard..

7/17/2002 7:23:16 PM

Liverpool , England

Yo Caton,
The big 50 here!



Alun

7/17/2002 7:48:12 PM

Rexburg, Idaho ([email protected] )

36 here. 4th year of AG's. Haven't decided whether growing AG's adds or subtracts from you lifespan (hope it adds but the stress can be a killer)

7/18/2002 12:47:54 AM

porterville, calif.

Im 48 first year growing the AGs. Have had some type of garden since I was 3 or 4. Can,t really say always been some type of gardening going on in my family. All i know Im the happiest when im in my garden... Greg

7/18/2002 2:20:26 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

46 and aging quickly this season battling young woodchucks and rabbits that squeeze through my "protective" wire fence previously thought to be impenetrable.??? Learn something new every season !!!

7/18/2002 7:54:03 PM

Southeast

40 yrs old. Half dead. 4th year grower, 2nd very serious try.

7/18/2002 8:36:51 PM

Southeast

40 yrs old. Half dead. 4th year grower, 2nd very serious try.

7/18/2002 8:36:54 PM

prairie du sac wi

..lol..thanks.......you guys rule!

7/19/2002 12:02:31 AM