http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2026&grower=42466&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'VIpmkn'. en-us Copyright © 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/ RIP. It was all good when I was in Winnipeg for a dog show, but unfortunately in my absence it decided to split. I'm going to rip out the plant and take advantage of the rest of summer/fall to amend t... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=362303 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=362303 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:18 GMT Bummer. I have a backup (late pollination) on a secondary, so hopefully the season can be salvaged. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360889 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360889 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:35 GMT The reason why the patch has been neglected lately. We added a fourth dog to our crew - "Drift" - so an extra dog to train for dog sports. He tries to sneak into the patch and I wouldn't put it past h... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360182 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360182 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:56:17 GMT This should be ready to pollinate in about a week (pic was taken a week ago). It's a bit close to the base of the vine, but not undoable. My patch isn't big enough to wait for a perfect placement on t... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360181 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360181 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:53:55 GMT I had a later start to the pumpkin this year, but its looking good. Weeding has been a nightmare - I take a couple hours a day to get a section done and so far have spent about 12 hours pulling weeds.... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360180 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360180 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:51:27 GMT That's pretty much a wrap for this year. The patch has been cleaned up and the pumpkin will be transported next week to the local winery for their Pumpkin Fest. It measures around 900 pounds, but I do... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356038 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356038 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:43:03 GMT It's been a disappointing season. We started with some funky secondary vine issues and only the first pumpkin pollinated worked - all other backups aborted. "Gary" (as the pumpkin is now known) hasn't... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=355599 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=355599 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:28:34 GMT What should be secondary vines is this mess. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=353786 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=353786 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:13:55 GMT You can see the difference in the first couple feet and the rest of the plant. It may be small, but I think it's determined to survive. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=353785 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=353785 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:10:54 GMT It's been a tough go for the plant so far and I wasn't sure it was going to survive. A vine split happened at the base - long story short, no secondaries formed for the first couple feet and the plant... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=353784 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=353784 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:09:31 GMT Transplanted the 2404 Baron outside a couple days ago - still so cold at night and I didn't put cables in the soil so hoping it's not too much of a shock. I'm out of backups as I started two 1152 Perr... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351988 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351988 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:01:36 GMT So far I'm happy with the warming greenhouse - the pop up tent structure beats my old PVC and plastic tent that was put together with electricians tape and binder clips. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351755 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351755 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:36:28 GMT I kinda jumped the gun on getting the pumpkin started so it's a tad large for still being inside. It's been cold and wet on the west coast so preparing the patch has been delayed, but a nice stretch o... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351754 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351754 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:33:38 GMT It was fun to spend the day with my folks - Jake and Elaine van Kooten - at the BC weigh off. My dad and I both grew the 2212 Chan and were happy with the results, even though both weighed a bit ligh... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=349906 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=349906 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:24:45 GMT That's a wrap for 2024. Gerald will be lifted into the trailer tomorrow for his trip this next weekend to Krause Berry Farm. He measures out to 990 - we'll see if he makes it to 1000. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=349611 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=349611 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:30:17 GMT Gerald is pretty much on life support - much of the plant is dead so it was time to start the clean up process. He measures out in the mid 900s so he won't be a PB or prize winner this year. But not b... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=349412 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=349412 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:45:40 GMT The patch has officially gotten away from me. My other summer hobby has been keeping me from being on top of things including powdery mildew and managing the new vine growth - but Gerald has still bee... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=347799 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=347799 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:26:32 GMT The patch has filled in nicely. After being away and no vine maintenance done, it took awhile to tend to the patch. The pumpkin is making steady gains - nothing huge if it continues it will still be m... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=347147 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=347147 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:50:39 GMT Although I have a lot of vine maintenance to deal with, I'm happy to see my pumpkin survived my week long absence. DAP 20. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=347015 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=347015 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:02:43 GMT Pollinated June 27 on the main vine. Really hoping this is the one - I chose not to pollinate too many others this year. The plant is healthy although some leaves have been burnt due to the heat wave ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=346606 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=346606 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:00:21 GMT