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South Hill, Virginia

One frustrating thing for me this time of year is figuring out how everyone did. I see the standings from all the weighoffs but sometimes linking those names to screen names at BigPumpkins.com is impossible. I'm so confused I used to think that "Stan" Stan and "peepers" Stan were the same person....heck, maybe they are, I don't know. I would really like to know how y'all did.

10/16/2002 4:38:47 PM

No Place Special

Good Idea! I was thinking the same thing. This was my first season with AG'S and I had an official 392.5 lber, now my personal best. It was grown on the 845 Nesbitt and crossed with the 922.5 Emmons. I had two pumpkins on the 945 VanIderstine est. at 350 and 360lbs. I also had a pumpkin on the 922.5 Emmons that fell in August to rot at an est. of 390.8 lbs. All and all Im happy with my rookie year. Walcott Pumpkin (Mike Frantz) Iowa

10/16/2002 5:14:17 PM

Utah

I used to confuse tom roqual with tom beachy....
yikes sorry tom.

... for the record, i didn't weigh anything official
this year... i moved to a different state mid season.
gordon tanner

10/16/2002 5:23:17 PM

Montoursville, PA

I grew two Big Moons. The chippies got one. Neither were impressive. I found out why by coming here. Thanks for being here and sharing. I know I can beat the three corrnered Big Moon that measured 200# and weighed all of about 100#. So I measured that three cornered sucker wrong too. The patch is going to be right for a good seed next year. The 1500# pumpkin is at least in my mind. }:o)

10/16/2002 5:38:45 PM

Bobcaygeon Ontario

This was my 2nd year growing. I grew a 640.5 pumpkin and a 597.5 squash which took 2nd at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest in international competition......I was happy with my results.
Ren (Doug Gardner)

10/16/2002 6:16:24 PM

Western NY

this is my 4th year. my big pumpkin was 917.4, and my big squash was 451.8. funny, they were both 36th in the gpc standings this year for their respective categories. going for 4 digits in pumpkin and the state record for green next year.

Andy Wolf

10/16/2002 6:31:18 PM

first year grower..grew a 870lb splitter of the 1048-cox..i really don't know who's who..i was askin the pumpkinguru for a seed and typed his call name into the search engine ..boy was i humbled..lobsta,john d powers.

10/16/2002 7:23:06 PM

North Ga

I grew a 537 from the 455.4 Andrews (selfed) and a 400 from the 421 Mongeon. (selfed) Thanks G. and Matt!

10/16/2002 8:22:07 PM

Ga.

Second year grower,,Had a 378 off the 455...Thanks G!! Thanks to all who helped me this year,,and Thanks to Brian for having me up for a night to weigh with him!!!!

10/16/2002 8:32:32 PM

Choctaw, OK

8th year grower, only 20. Personal best 762 lbs, 2000. This year i had a big one split on sept 18th...it weighed 830 lbs (712 kuhn). That was a heartbreaker. Many fruit split this year for me also (too many pointers from mark p...lol...j/k)....i think i found a way to grow them, but a bit too fast as i had the highest growth rates this past season than ever before.

Other noteable fruit this year: Offcial fruit: 494* squash (120 lbs heavy, 31% over estimate; 744 welty x 943.5* McCallum) and 453.5 from the 802 Geiger. Unofficial or Est: 572.5 uow (culled aug 15th, had a good month to grow yet), 553 uow(culled aug 23rd), 507.5 uow (also culled aug 15th), 483 uow, 300 est, 400 est (712 kuhn x 962 Willemse...love the cross, sound fruit, sister fruit to 830 uow.)
Case

10/16/2002 8:50:07 PM

Mastic Beach, New York

hi guys second year grower i got two personsl best from 1167 handy and the 855 holland..352.5lbs and 311.5 i gotta thanks scott A for the help

billy

10/16/2002 10:45:34 PM

Farmington, Utah

Had 3 plants murdered(2-4D). One plant of my son's(Eric)survived the onslaught. From a old Howard Dill seed went 382.5, Taped out at 316.
Kenny B

10/16/2002 11:36:56 PM

Rexburg, Idaho ([email protected] )

Lots of split fruit here ended up growing a total of six pumpkins. 810 lbs DQ'd, 710 lbs DQ'd, 701 lbs Est, 549 lbs Est, 472 lbs (took first at the Eastern Idaho State Fair), and 421 lbs Est. This was my forth year growing AG's and the fall soil prep has begun in earnest. Trying to beat 900 lbs next year.

10/17/2002 12:29:44 AM

Saegertown Pa.

I have bin growing five years now my best this year was on the 845 Nesbitt 1076.5 lbs first at canfield. Also grew a 790,753,638,601,530 Had a little trouble on some of my plants do to high nitrogen levels thay did't wont to set any pumpkins. Had a lot of late pollinations. Had a pumpkin on the 845 Bobier that split at 638 lbs in the first part of august. Quinn Werner

10/17/2002 5:46:10 AM

Webster, NY

3rd year grower and a personal best of 412. Hopefully I'm learning more each year.

10/17/2002 8:00:25 AM

Southern NH

This is the first year that my plant was able to grow, but because I planted too late, all I got was a 7 Lb'er. ;-(

But on a happier note, next year it will be easy to beat my own record. lol

10/17/2002 8:26:58 AM

ipswich, ma usa

First year grower. 572.8 pounds

John (5150)

10/17/2002 8:45:36 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

My first year getting the Atlantic Giants to grow big. Placed 5th at Altoona with a 822.4 and also grew a 800lb that was weighed at a local feed mill. My goal was to at least have a 600lb pumpkin this year. Done so well this year, i would love to have a 1,000lbs. next year.

10/17/2002 9:01:55 AM

Tipp City, Ohio

2nd year grower. Lost all AG plants from patch due to various reasons. Did manage to grow a 98.5lber in my field with the other field pumpkins.....Tom PB = 184

10/17/2002 10:48:23 AM

Knopp, Germany

First year grower, store bought seeds, biggest 165, 4 others between 120 and 160 pounds. 12th place at the German weighoff.

10/17/2002 10:55:02 AM

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

New recruit inspired by Big Pumpkins.com
580lbs grown on the 845 Nesbitt got another 333lbs.est. on the same plant.My aim next year is to cram it all into one pumpkin. Mark Raymont.

10/17/2002 11:04:34 AM

Korea

The cheese pumpkin (C.Moschata) that I grew in the 12 inch pot on my roof was harvested the other day. Weighed 35 pounds.

10/17/2002 12:02:50 PM

Herndon, VA

3rd year grower, and 1st year taking something to weighoff. My 683 took 1st place at VA State Fair, the 555.8 placed 14th at Altoona, and the 519 (EST) had a small hole underneath so I just stuck it in the yard. Last year everything split or rotted early, so I was happy to finally make it to weighoff.

10/17/2002 1:09:01 PM

Webster, NY

I am really impressed by all the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year growers that have 700, 800 and 900 pounders. What's the secret guys?????

10/17/2002 1:36:59 PM

Webster, NY

I am really impressed by all the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year growers that have 700, 800 and 900 pounders. What's the secret guys?????

10/17/2002 1:37:08 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

1st year grower, and learned as the season progressed. I didn't do too bad considering I didn't do any site prep.
I ended up with a 317 pounder & another approx 300.
Had 3 plants growing in the space where one shoud be.
I'm going for 600lbs next year.

10/17/2002 2:03:12 PM

Massachusetts

This was my third year growing. I had a personal best of 803.4 lbs. which was good for 17th at Topsfield. (845 Bobier 00 x 922.5 Emmons). Had a 580 lber that split off the 691 Nesbitt, and three others that were over 400lbs. It's gonna be a LONG winter! Steve

10/17/2002 2:15:52 PM

Key West, FL

well i planted some store bought ag seeds in june just with the intent to grow some pumpkins for halloween and about halfway through the year i got realy interested and started paying more attention to the plants. I ended up witha 111 pounder. Next year will be my first intentional year but second year growing. Im excited.
ben

10/17/2002 5:41:33 PM

Down Stream

Had ph tested at 5.1 was not looking for a very big one out of my new patch. But pumpkins will surprise you some times. I won 1st place at Allardt Tenn.,as well as breaking the 651 lb. State record at 790 lbs. for WVa. 2nd year grower.

10/17/2002 8:08:02 PM

Amherst, WI

First year for me. Two pumpkins officially weighed were both 590.5 lbs. Had a 762 est. split in early august, and took down a 673 pounder in mid august with a soft spot that went through to the cavity. Other unofficial weights; 486, 347,and 480. There are two more in the patch estimated over 450 which I need to get seeds from. I was lucky to have a very good grower help me some, and answer hundreds of questions. You may have heard of him, his name is Case. I enjoy this site and the people who make it what it is, because you all helped me too.

10/17/2002 9:43:14 PM

Korea

In a pot 12 inches across and 20 inches deep on top of a roof 6 feet by 3 feet wide, I grew a cheese pumpkin that eventually had a vine 35 feet long (lots of weaving back and forth across the roof) and that produced a fully mature perfectly shaped (grew blossom end down) fruit that weighed 35 pounds. Please someone tell me "Congradualtions!". By the way, my name is Mark.

10/18/2002 3:27:42 AM

Central Connecticut

My second year...first with good seeds and information. unofficial weight 300lbs. I learned alot along the way but the bugs really took the life out of my plant. I'm already planning for next years battle. Chris

10/18/2002 6:15:22 AM

Ga.

Congradualtions Mark!! Try an AG next year,,you will be pleased..

10/18/2002 6:21:54 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Yo Mark, Followed all the cow posts...Congrats on that cheese pumpkin!...2nd year grower here still no fruit to speak of due to patch disease problems...new patch next year so will take a while to get the tilth right but will keep on trying...Chuck

10/18/2002 7:58:16 AM

Riverton, WY

We grew 3 plants here. Got a 648 off of the 815 Checkon plant, a 481 off the 771.6 Rockwell, & a 383 off of the 547 Armstrong plant. The Rockwell & Armstrong plants received considerably more heat damage to the vines than the Checkon.

10/18/2002 8:43:08 AM

Long Island,New York

Congratz Cow.....35lbs for a cheese pkn is big anywhere you grow it !.........G

10/18/2002 3:35:39 PM

Northern Ohio

I am a first year grower and wanted to let BP know that I lost 5 pumpkins this summer. I think I did everything wrong and, by default, will have to be better next year. Also, I am new to gardening but have I learned a lot.

I think I may have set the age record for starting out growing GP's, 71. Thanks all for your help. Mary Ruth Deetz

10/19/2002 12:29:07 AM