http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=18 Last 25 Posts for the 'How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins III' 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/ Redbones4life <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello! I am looking for seeds that might do well in Upstate NY we are about a Zone 4....I had a 215lb 2 years back but cant break that.. I know we don't have all the things working for us in upstate s... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?471612 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=471612 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=471612 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:28:48 GMT B.Braungardt <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I've been growing pumpkins for a couple years now and looking for some good genetic pumpkin seeds. The pumpkins we have grown were over 100lbs and we just got the seeds from gurneys.com This past year... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?462661 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=462661 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=462661 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:59:32 GMT pg3(ashton) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi all. i was wondering, why is book one so exspinsive? the other day i looked on the internet and it was $50. that probly doesn't sound like much to you but i'm only 12 and have to pay for it myself.... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?462492 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=462492 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=462492 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:07:52 GMT Brad H <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I used a wood pallet last year but don't want to scratch my pumpkin up too much, does carpet tend to rot the skin should i just put a 4x4 ply on top of the pallet, need a little advice thank you. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?459090 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=459090 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=459090 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:22:15 GMT BILLY <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> i live in queen creek az. when i try to plant after the frost (april,may) the pumpkins are ready by june ,july. can big ones be grown here ? how can you keep them growing all summer (temps. over 100 d... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?407749 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=407749 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=407749 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:41:37 GMT rockhoundjim <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just how much water should the Pumpkin get and how often? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?406864 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=406864 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=406864 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:57:55 GMT Garry1000 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello everyone. I am trying to grow my first giant pumpkin. I have read a lot but I need help.LOL I have 2 plants that have one fruit each. The vines are about 30 feet long on each plant.They both hav... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?401240 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=401240 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=401240 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:08:31 GMT Thompson123 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> My pumpkin has been wilting a lot latly, but i dont think it has bacteria wilt disease and I have been watering it. Its been really hot, about 90 degrees.I have just put some shade over it today. I ho... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?399643 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=399643 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=399643 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:47:07 GMT rayNJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi all, sorry for the novice question and wording. I planted a few large breed pumkin seeds for my son to see a large pumking grow. Only 1 seed took, but the vine was beautiful, so i thought I was o... 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?398159 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=398159 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=398159 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:23:31 GMT Jean's Garden <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was contacted by an Arboretum that does a huge display of pumpkins &amp; gourds every fall and wanted to know if I knew of anyone who would be willing to donate or sell some giant pumpkins for their... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?395837 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=395837 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=395837 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:13:50 GMT leines <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just got the book and couldn't put it down. Thanks Don for writing such an easy read. Im sure that I will read the first 3 before the season starts. Thanks Chad 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?374038 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=374038 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=374038 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:35:41 GMT DCSO95 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Can someone tell me if it's ok that I cut the vine off past my pumpkin. When it started growing, I slowly moved it each day, but after 3 days I got worried that I would snap something because it felt ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?357252 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=357252 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=357252 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:06:22 GMT BSouders <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm new to the site. I can't believe I ran across this. I have been on here about 20 minutes looking around and wooahh... Lots of information. I have seen the giant pumpkins on TV for a couple o... 12 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?354066 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=354066 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=354066 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:50:26 GMT cld92000 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What is the typical size of plywood used underneath the growing pumpkin? Dan Langevin says he uses plywood for support but doesn't say what size he makes it in his book How To the Organic Way. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?353780 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=353780 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=353780 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:50:52 GMT annedawn <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm looking for images of giant vegetables (other than pumpkins and squash) for a new book that will be published in 2011. I need images of growing methods, weigh offs, etc. I like images to be ... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?349428 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=349428 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=349428 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:03:21 GMT Julian <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I keep hearing things about a fourth book in the WCGP series, but I can't find anything on it. Am I missing something? 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?348375 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=348375 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=348375 Mon, 24 May 2010 22:27:51 GMT docinthebox <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I had what estimated to be roughly an 800 pounder in mid August last summer that developed stem rot and wilted away. Almost like losing a family member when they get that big. Anyway, I would love it ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?344235 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=344235 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=344235 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:46:00 GMT Mike D. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am new to Pumpkin growing . I recently bought some &quot;Big Moon &quot; seeds from a seed company. I planted three seeds directly in the soil and they are now coming up quite niely however i am con... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?344114 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=344114 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=344114 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:55:27 GMT mensplace <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> To grow one pumpkin I obviously do not need a gallon of concentrate. Might there be an easily available sytemic insecticide and fungicide for someone just growing a single plant? With only one seed, I... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?339579 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=339579 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=339579 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:07:47 GMT thegrower <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Ok, I am trying to grow a 100+ pound pumpkin. I recently acquired some fresh dills atlantic giant seeds. I was going to start them indoors in early may, and plant them in my outdoor mound which I ju... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?337204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=337204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=337204 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:02:13 GMT mollski <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> hi to all just like to say hello,i grew my first small pumpkin last year for my boy ,now ive got to grow 1 for the school this year,ive been told to come on here for a few tips,can anybody please tell... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?335815 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=335815 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=335815 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:29:19 GMT Bindidog <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello there! I live in the mountains of Washington state, and we usually get a couple of feet of snow throughout the winter. (This year is an exception so far!) I've been reading through Don Langevin'... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?333251 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=333251 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=333251 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:13:52 GMT pumpkingrower#1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Im a new grower and this is a great book! I have all four of the Don Langevin series on growing atlantic giant books. This one explained a lot more clearly on how to polinat, prune, train, etc. I am ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?329720 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=329720 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=329720 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:42:23 GMT pumpkingrower#1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I got your how to grow world class gian pumpkins book II the other day and i read the whole thing the smae day ! It was a very nice book and very detailed BTW: im 14 yrs. old and this will be my fir... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?326017 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=326017 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=326017 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:51:37 GMT Midnight Gardener <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I got How To Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins III and How To Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins The Organic Way. I just wanted to say to Don, thanks for signing them, you rock! 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?316303 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=316303 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=18&p=316303 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:01:54 GMT