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Oak Grove, Mn

The entries are rolling in now. There is until April 15th to get your entry in.

The most common question I have been asked is: Can a grower enter more than one 150 plant. I had to think about this one. I decided that the intent of the contest was to make a competition that the growers that were space limited could equally compete in.
With that thought, I decided that one entry per grower kept the original thought intact. So, it is one 150 sq plant per grower. Some households have more than one grower. So for them, it is one plant per grower.

Also, I have had an inquiring from Becky in Hawaii. She asked, if she could post the necessary pictures from growers in Hawaii, that do not have internet access. I have known Becky for many years. I decided that yes, she can be the intermediate for the growers that can not do it themselves. I hope to see some good ones coming from the Aloha state.

There is another group, that might be a similar situation. I have asked one member if he would be willing to be an intermediate. Waiting for response.

So far, most all growers have used the paypal option. Why go to the germy post office, when you can online. For someone that does not use paypal, i still accept snail mail entries.

Being in charge of this more difficult than I expected. I am trying my best to be fair and to keep it fun. Much respect for Bart for the time he spent in this position. For the past month, I have been slow in responding to emails. This will improve now. I am checking my junk folder daily.

4/2/2020 6:21:06 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

And one more thing...with covid-19, i am reserving the right to modify "official" 150 weight reporting. Right now, I am leaning towards allowing any weight from a certified scale. Similar to tomato, early entry.

Depending on how this pandemic progresses, I know some growers will be concerned about attending weighoffs. Maybe my new criteria, keep it fair, keep it fun, keep it healthy

4/2/2020 6:45:09 PM

Muddy Waters

I want to enter need something to do I think it be June before they let us go back to work here in Michigan.How Do I sign up?

4/4/2020 1:24:20 PM

On a cliff in the desert

Bubba, If you would have thought of it earlier, I could have traded you the seed for the German 150 Sq. Ft contest. Maybe Patryk will let you join even though you're late. That way you could be in both contests like Bnot. I still have a seed left.

4/4/2020 1:56:04 PM

Germany

No problem, just text me if you like to join our contest as well

4/4/2020 2:05:13 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

Patryk, sent me an email..and said I am in the German contest...if i can get my seed to germinate....wow, germinate had the word german in it. Bubba, I will kick your butt. You have to send me an email before April 15 th to get entered...I will have to look for the deadline for the payment of the $2 entry fee...but that should not be too difficult. They German seed has Clementz genetics.

4/4/2020 2:23:00 PM

Muddy Waters

Thank you guys I appreciate your suggestions.However I tried to grow my 1734 last year and the plants didn't make it. I only have a few 1734s left.So that being said I want to grow the 1734 to keep the greatest shape & best color Pumpkin the 1317 ever grew.I need to keep that seeds line going.So I will have to pass on the German contest.My grandparents would be bummed but it is what is.They came from Alsace.So bring it on BNOT!! LOL Lorraine in 1830s to America.

4/4/2020 3:47:45 PM

Muddy Waters

typo hiccup as usual for Bubba Grandparents are from Alsace Lorraine

4/4/2020 3:49:07 PM

Muddy Waters

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace-Lorraine#/media/File:German_Empire_-_Alsace_Lorraine_(1871).svg


This is where Bubba gets his RUUUTZ

4/4/2020 3:52:54 PM

Muddy Waters

email sent check your spam box

4/4/2020 4:16:27 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

Bubba, I have you in. Hmmm, I am going to grow a pumpkin from a 97 pounder and you are growing from a 1734 pounder. No problem, I think there are some shared genetics in there. It will fun. Thanks for your entry. Gives me more reason to get excited about this year. Now to figure out how to build a cold frame with the stores being closed. Maybe I will just try to start in a huge pot and go from there.

Happy growing everyone...i am still behind on answering emails.

4/4/2020 10:43:34 PM

Hamilton,Ohio 45015

Count me in where do I register?

4/9/2020 10:49:15 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

Send me an email at bnot1962@gmail.com
I still have another 8 emails from growers entering that I should have time to answer tonight. It is going to be a big contest.

4/9/2020 1:08:14 PM

Grittyville, WA

Thanks for running it. No full size plants for me this year, so thanks this makes it more fun for me to grow one.

4/9/2020 11:25:20 PM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

bnot, I just wanted to make sure you got my email, sent it early last week, iirc.

Thanks,
Kevin

4/12/2020 4:51:28 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

I think I have no answered all the emails for entry that I have received. If you have sent me one but have not received an answer check you email box. I still am digging out emails from my junk folder. I have no idea why some emails go there and some go to my regular inbox.

If you cant find a reply from me...post here.

Thanks

4/13/2020 4:34:56 AM

Wa, Whidbey Island

Hello all! Has the final list of participants been posted somewhere and I just can’t find it or is it not up yet? Thanks tons!
Sisuuk
Whidbey Island Wa

5/2/2020 4:10:52 PM

On a cliff in the desert

Bnot, Are you not germinating my 97 pound seed for the German 150 Sq. ft. contest?

5/2/2020 5:16:54 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

wile, i have not germinated my 150 seed yet. I am setting up 3000 for full plants. One section I have is 45 ft by 30 ft that tapers at one end. The tapered end is where my 150 will go. I figure that I will try to start the 97 pounder next weekend. This is going to be difficult dirt. That tail end is nearly pure sand now. I dropped some sop,epsom salt, and sulfur on it today. I am thinking that will probably bring a few truck loads of 12 year old horse compost for it. For location, it fits the 150 competition. For soil...it is really lacking. And extra week to get it up to speed is more important than the extra week of grow season.

5/2/2020 7:49:12 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

sisuuk, i have not posted this years competitors yet. It is a big list. I am still working out on figuring out the bp screen names for the the entries that I have. I suck at organizing....hopefully in the end it will work out.

5/2/2020 10:01:49 PM