http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=12 Last 25 Posts for the 'Other Gardening General Discussion' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2013 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ Linus Van Pelt <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> OK this was one package in the seed exchange that I knew I was going to plant. Who else has some planted. We have 4 Plants here that are growing where the giant sunflowers normally are against the fen... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476927 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476927 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476927 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:32 GMT Smallmouth_Luke <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Never have grown one before, but I have a Zappa seedling that is about 12 inches long, in a peat pot in window and very leggy. Do I stake it up now in the pot or move it outside? Also how deep do I bu... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476829 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476829 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476829 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:01 GMT Dyberry Patch <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Any ideas on how to make my lilacs bloom? They are healthy, can't figure it out. 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476741 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476741 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476741 Wed, 15 May 2013 21:12:40 GMT pumpkin-eater <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was wondering if anyone has had any luck growing any amount of fiddlehead fern plants.At 5 dollars a pound roadside here, it would be nice not to have to drag oneself thru the woods every spring for... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476643 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476643 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476643 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:58:04 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> hello folks ,, i got a question ive had my giant carrots out of the basement for a week inside a green house adapting to the sunlight,, its now the 13th i expect to get 2-3 more frosts before t... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476572 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476572 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=476572 Mon, 13 May 2013 08:39:13 GMT Dasnowskier <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is Urea a fast or slow acting nitrogen source. I am planting corn and sunflowers. 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475755 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=475755 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=475755 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:59:15 GMT croley bend <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> My small herb garden has a bad case of rolly polly bugs, what can I do to get rid of them? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475207 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=475207 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=475207 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:18:12 GMT Rkdarr <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone know of a good deer repellent (either store bought or homemade)? We had a major issue with deer and rabbits last year and whatever we used didn't work. We had sprays, granules sprinkled ... 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474542 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=474542 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=474542 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:08:47 GMT Rkdarr <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have an issue with growing corn. The plant only gets around 2 feet tall and produces no ears. Is there not enough nitrogen? Also maybe I am planting too late, what is the best time to plant in zo... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474338 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=474338 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=474338 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:48:31 GMT Mr.D&amp;Me(Ed) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi my 4th grade nephew needs tips on how to grow giant cabbage,his class is having a contest to see who can grow the biggest cabbage any help would be great..you can post or email me thank you all in ... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474247 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=474247 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=474247 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:32:42 GMT curtlave (team extreme) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> well the garlic i put in ,,, in late octorber is coming up,, tho slowly,, but :-),, damn happy to see its thru the dirt ,, . ,, will post some pics soon, 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473704 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=473704 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=473704 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:10:12 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> hello all this is my first year with heavy carrots ,,i need some help from the masters lol and i lost most of you guys emails,,,my plants are big and hardy but in a toilet roll sized container roots ... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?472388 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=472388 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=472388 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:34:10 GMT Lissemys <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am thinking about planting long carrots in vertical 6 inch plastic tubes filled with compost and loamy soil. I am wondering if I should drill a few holes down the pipe to let the soil get some air o... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?471844 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=471844 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=471844 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:14:35 GMT Richard B. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> If I took pumpkin seeds out of the pumpkin, with gooky pumpkin slime still on them, put them directly into a bag and then into freezer, would I be able to thaw them at a later date and then clean them... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?471299 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=471299 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=471299 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:59:09 GMT 1234567890 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I've got to seeds to germinate, when and how long do you keep them under the grow light don't want them to be lanky? Any other info on growing these giants would be appreciated.,, first timer! 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?470582 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=470582 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=470582 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:46:08 GMT Richard B. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I live in MN, when is the best time to start them, germinate them. I have Habenero, Red chilli peppers &amp; Trinidad Scorpion Butch T. Is this a good time or am I late? Thanks 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?470458 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=470458 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=470458 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:44:05 GMT HankH <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just curious if anyone here fools with em. I've been propagating American and English for around 8 years or so. It is that time of year again to start some plants...I checked down by the creek(on ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?469728 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=469728 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=469728 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:16:34 GMT swisspumpkin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> So I am starting some of these from seeds, but wanted to know if anyone had some small plants for sale thanks 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?469050 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=469050 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=469050 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:01:24 GMT Richard B. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, does anybody have a few Trinidad Scorpion Butch T Strain pepper seeds they can spare? would like to try and grow a few. Thanks 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?468078 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=468078 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=468078 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:33:10 GMT Handyhomegrown <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Check out the Live Oak tree on the awards &amp; prizes page on worldwidegiantgrowers.com I visited this tree twice while in Charleston last week its beauty &amp; vastness left me in awe!It's one of Go... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?467922 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467922 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467922 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:02:54 GMT PunkinChunkin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is trading scion wood legal. If so lets do some trading. I have a red June and Gala. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?467707 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467707 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467707 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:49:14 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> got my carrot seeds in the mail yesterday also have the toilet paper rolls filled with mud setting in a rubber maid boxer also with a inch or 2 of soil,,above i have a grow lux light fixture,,,,,,,n... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?467442 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467442 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467442 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:55:12 GMT BIG SHOW DOG <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Main question, how much sq. ft. of space? I'm in southern fricken hot Kentucky, if that's a problem?! BSD, David 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?467145 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467145 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467145 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:38:32 GMT PetraPumpkinHead <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was wondering if anyone had any information on how to try and grow giant potatoes. I'm interested in where you would get seeds (what variety) and how a general how to. Thanks in advance folks! 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?467044 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467044 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467044 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:45:46 GMT Holloway <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I want to try some of these. I got the seeds in the veggie exchange. What is the length from germination to harvest, and what temps do they grow the best at? 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?467029 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467029 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=467029 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:55:19 GMT