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Joliet, IL

hello everyone, i have been all over the message boards getting as much info to grow bigger pumpkins. i have grown pumpkins three years in a row. i use just store bought seeds and have only had 50# pumpkins is it the seed" big max"? it says they can get 300#. i know AG's are best but dont have locally. or is it my ph"7.6-8". i have had issues with vine borer, i have taken precuasions this year for them but could use some tips thanks in advance.

5/21/2012 11:56:37 AM

Berks County PA

Your pH isn't helping, but it is your seeds that's really holding you back. There are probably some growers in your area with extra AG plants to spare.

5/21/2012 12:54:21 PM

Little-TON

My seedZ grow great in Chicago.....Send me a bub...therez STILL TIME TO BEAT 300 lbs......
GarythewiZ@comcast.net

5/21/2012 1:24:55 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

I would say it's your seed. The first year I started, I got good seeds planted them. I didn't fertilize or water. The only thing I did right was only letting one fruit grow. Ended up with a 289 pounder. Beyond that it is all the other tlc that will give you the big one!!!

5/21/2012 8:09:29 PM

Little-TON

I got some real nice ORANGE seeds.....1610 Leiber X 266 ....for you

5/22/2012 10:25:05 AM

Braceville, IL

Where located at??

5/22/2012 10:46:45 PM

Bethlehem CT

Definitely it is the seeds, I struggled for years before I got the good seeds you can get on bp.com.

5/23/2012 7:35:07 AM

Little-TON

Send me that bub itZvine2me.......and Good Luck

5/23/2012 9:04:36 AM

Joliet, IL

I'm located in Joliet IL, thanks wiz i found a local farmer that had AG seeds.

5/23/2012 12:32:19 PM

Joliet, IL

any other tricks for vine borer? i was going to use a insect spray specified for them. whats better to use as a fertilizer, liquid or a throw down mix? im starting with a 5-15-5 for the root growth.

5/23/2012 12:38:26 PM

Bellingham,ma

http://www.extremepumpkinstore.com/ecom-prodshow/SVBtrap.html

5/23/2012 1:13:33 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Do those AG seeds have a pedigree otherwise you are in the same boat...

5/23/2012 1:29:01 PM