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Eugene,OR

Check out this plant! It looks fantastic. I spend a lot of time standing around looking at it.

8/21/2025 10:53:31 PM

Portland, CT

It's unbelievable how healthy your plant looks. Similar to Matt's. Is there anything in particular that you attribute that to?

8/21/2025 11:13:23 PM

Eugene,OR

It doesn't get beaten up by wind & the outdoor elements. I have only sprayed it 3 times. We have only had a handful of 90+ degree days. None over 100 degrees. All these things add up to age a plant.

8/21/2025 11:41:49 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Very Nice! things are lookin good , maybe the 1st 2500 lb pumpkin on the west coast, and with that weather forecast, look out ...exciting..

8/22/2025 12:05:26 AM

Grittyville, WA

Looks perfect Russ. Take careful measurements as you get near the 27th... to see if its still growing!

8/22/2025 12:06:23 AM

Sonoma County, CA

Hey with a pumpkin like that why stop at 106 days? Keep it rolling!

8/22/2025 12:49:30 AM

Australia [email protected]

Plant health looks amazing when you sprayed was it fungicide or insecticide

8/22/2025 4:44:52 AM

Connecticut, USA

Looks great Russ! Keep her going!

8/22/2025 5:38:12 AM

Western NY

Get in there and trim that tertiary!

8/22/2025 8:04:56 AM

Richmond, BC, Canada

You gotta love a season like you're having Russ! But I agree with Brandon. Why stop it at 106?

8/22/2025 8:26:14 AM

Central NY

Eesh…good luck!

8/22/2025 8:35:02 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Get um Russ!

Your plant still looks amazing!

8/22/2025 11:01:34 AM

Eugene,OR

Brandon D. - I have lost a contending pumpkin, or 2, or 3 by keeping them too long and it has always been Half Moon Bay that I have kept them too long for. Plus I have known Brian M. and have considered him to be a good friend for 20+ years. Maybe it is the best decision, maybe not. What I do know is that I will be there on September 27th and I am going to have a lot of fun no matter what happens!

[Last edit: 08/22/25 12:25:57 PM]

8/22/2025 12:19:45 PM

Grittyville, WA

You're very smart Russ. But I still say: consider the pumpkin's opinion too! We always think our own plan is the best. Always be open to an even better outcome...

8/22/2025 12:43:05 PM

Nova Scotia

Wasn't their song by Kenny Rogers "...know when to hold up, know when to fold up..."?

8/22/2025 1:04:20 PM

Missouri

Absolutely beautiful leaves, I would say you have your soil dialed in to perfection. A perfect example of why you should only spray if you need too.

8/22/2025 9:46:43 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Greenhouse growers in August: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Outside growers in August: damn, my leaves lookin like Kieth Richards after a 76 hour bender

8/22/2025 10:08:57 PM

Richmond, BC, Canada

Gotta go with the friends !

8/23/2025 8:11:13 AM