http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=35 Last 25 Posts for the 'Cantaloupe Growing Forum' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2026 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/ lbright <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Watch for news about a large cantaloupe currently still growing. It is from the seed of an eighty-nine pounder. 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?757415 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=757415 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=757415 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 22:21:40 GMT big moon <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am thinking of growing a giant cantaloupe again this year. What would be a good sized growing area for a healthy plant? How many square feet should I give per plant? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?753872 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=753872 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=753872 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:20:33 GMT genoprizebull <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have a book called Giant Tomatoes by Marvin Meisner. I was interested in trading for some cantaloupe and or watermelon seeds if anyone is interested. Thank you for looking 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?735212 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=735212 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=735212 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:01:47 GMT Sheriff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Congratulations Dave Bennett on breaking the Iowa State Cantaloupe record and weighing in at 62 lbs. Eclipsed my 2019 61.85 lbr. Both grown from his 52 Bennett seed. 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?733758 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=733758 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=733758 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:12:54 GMT lbright <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Watch for a really large cantaloupe to be weighed on 7-25-23 in north LA. Maybe two. 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732681 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=732681 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=732681 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:28:45 GMT Pumpkin Farm <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi. Phil Wellington here. I totalled my car in April of this year. The do Doctor told my family while I was in a coma that I would never walk again. Today I am walking with the use of awalker and am v... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?724733 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=724733 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=724733 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:17:33 GMT bigmelons <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The next cantaloupe that i thought was going to be my biggest decided to ripen prematurely. Ended up 74,28 lbs. One more week would have put it well over 80 lbs. Mother seed was my 59.5 that I grew la... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721524 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=721524 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=721524 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:57:09 GMT lbright <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The new king is tony Prochaska. His large cantaloupe weighed 76.1 pounds. He has one more that may be larger than the 76.1 when harvested. 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721315 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=721315 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=721315 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:46:03 GMT VTSteve <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Can someone tell me what variety or varieties of cantaloupe were the ancestors of today's giants? Thanks. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721284 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=721284 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=721284 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:58:09 GMT Ralph <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Can Cantaloupe's be weighed early like a tomato or only at weigh offs? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720937 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=720937 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=720937 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:57:32 GMT Ralph <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I see time from seed to fruit, but would like to know how many days I need to figure from when it is pollinated until the fruit is ripe? Also only 1 per plant or how many should I let grow on a plant ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720407 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=720407 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=720407 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:16:06 GMT lbright <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> CL Neygaard, The Farmerville, LA watermelon champ, pulled a 67.8 pound cantaloupe today. It is the Pink Hill, NC type. 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720308 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=720308 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=720308 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:32:41 GMT Calvinator <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, I am wondering if cantaloupe plants put down roots along the vines like giant pumpkins do? Having never grown one leaves me clueless. I have a spot I am eyeing for a plant but would not be able ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719156 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=719156 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=719156 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:08:25 GMT bigmelons <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm sure most are about done growing lopes so what were your results? 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?707932 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=707932 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=707932 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:22:35 GMT TomatoTim <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Illinois grower 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?707533 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=707533 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=707533 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:25:20 GMT McMillin Giants <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I grew 3 cantaloupe this year for the first time ever. They are growing amazing and probably are at least 50lbs already, which is way more than I could have ever expected. How and where do I go to ge... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?707269 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=707269 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=707269 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:51:27 GMT big moon <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I just planted a couple 56.2 English plants. They are grafted onto a squash rootstock. It will be fun to see how they do. Who else is growing? This is my first year growing giant cantaloupes, I am ... 15 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?705325 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=705325 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=705325 Mon, 24 May 2021 07:54:11 GMT treetop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> i have three 56.2 english started.we shall see. treetop 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?705076 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=705076 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=705076 Mon, 10 May 2021 15:36:26 GMT Schalks92 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello everyone I was wondering how many days it takes for a colossal cantaloupe to grow from seed to fruit. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?704881 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=704881 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=704881 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:36:49 GMT LJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is there a source to see what the records are in each state for cantaloupe. GPC does not mention cantaloupe, is cantaloupe a GPC category? Nothing in the new rules. 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?703845 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=703845 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=703845 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:47:40 GMT sledn9 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What's the best way to germinate cantaloupe seeds? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?703048 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=703048 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=703048 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:12:33 GMT Dig n Doug <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Good News! There was a successful harvest of seeds from the 56.2 and 76.1 lb. Cantaloupes. I will be happy to share the seeds to those who will grow them. Club requests will be honored first then indi... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?692103 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=692103 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=692103 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:51:50 GMT Pcaspers <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Doug English weighed a 71.6 lb Canteloupe today on a certified scale, with witnesses, pictures, and video. He had another 44 lber growing on same plant.http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.a... 26 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?688059 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=688059 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=688059 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:26:26 GMT brotherdave <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Congrats Jeremy Terry on another state record. 64 pounds 11.8 ounces. Great Cantaloupe! 22 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?687926 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=687926 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=687926 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:17:42 GMT treetop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello,Looking for a few good seed.iv been away for some time i see some of the old timers are still here,good to see.if anyone has a few good seed please let me know. God bless.Treetop 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?676719 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=676719 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=35&p=676719 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:20:16 GMT