http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2026&grower=62758&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'Rmen'. 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/ My first year growing giant eggplants! I have three in pots and three planted in the ground among the pumpkins. This one is the best, in a roughly 20-gallon pot. The seed came from Mehdi Daho. This eg... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360372 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=360372 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:48:46 GMT This is the temperature at which boys become men, and at which seed genetics become heat lovers. :) http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359946 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359946 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:14:01 GMT 2183 has the same tension split on one side, but this pumpkin didn't grow as fast as 2618; by day 20 it will be 25 inches less than 2618. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359482 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359482 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:27:12 GMT The other side has a vertical split, caused by tension. The pumpkin grew very fast, faster than I did, since I didn't realize there was too much tension. The damage is done; it will probably heal well... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359481 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359481 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:25:14 GMT One side of the tail, this split was caused by the secondary, it cracked and because it wasn't removed in time the split continued to the guide. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359480 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359480 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:22:12 GMT 2618 Dap 22, maibe 250 pounds. I've never had a pumpkin that was already the size of a tennis ball by day 2 or 3; day 10 was nearly 80 inches. Due to stem tension, which is my fault, two of the pumpk... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359479 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359479 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:17 GMT And here's a photo of the 2618. I think the 2020 Paton genetics have added some really nice vigor to the 2183 line. We'll see how it develops, but when pumpkins grow this fast, unless your last name i... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359207 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359207 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:56:52 GMT I'm very impressed with the 2618 plant; it's a very fast-growing plant and is starting to get strong. I have two pollinated pumpkins, but if I fix the split at the node of the 2618 x 2507, I'll grow t... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359206 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359206 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:53:45 GMT 2183 round and perfectly shaped. All four lobes were perfect. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359205 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359205 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:52:10 GMT Plant 2183 doesn't disappoint; the DAP 10 pumpkin is doing well. It's not one of the fastest, but I really like its round shape. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359204 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:51:14 GMT 2618 x 2507 Dap 8. The secondary vine of the pumpkin broke, but I haven't removed it; I have Other pumpkin dap 2 on this plant, in a better position, and more secondaries behind it. In 8 days (dap 10... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359116 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359116 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:24:27 GMT Today the plants are 60 days old, tomorrow I will prune the first secondary plants on the 2183 and on the 2618. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359115 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=359115 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:50 GMT 2183-2618-2618 in front of 2618 are 2183 and 2115. It's going to be a shame to remove those bacups, the 2183 in the centre and the 2115 are beautiful, but maybe I prefer to have the 3 plants in the sa... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358801 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358801 Thu, 07 May 2026 06:40:10 GMT Sow the seeds directly into the pots; only the strongest will be planted in the ground or used as pollinators. Those that germinate a little later and don't seem as vigorous will be given to novice gr... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357714 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357714 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:19:22 GMT I hope the force of Ron Wallace (as always when I use his products), Canna, and Chuck Norris will be with me this new season. In April, I have to go to the hospital for some minor touch-ups on my hear... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357713 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357713 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:21:06 GMT Here Russ speaking http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357639 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357639 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:26:52 GMT Here Russ speaking http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357493 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357493 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:01:19 GMT José!!! You ruined my photo, fuck.. :))) http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357492 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357492 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:32:22 GMT Seeing Russ at his Salt Lake City exhibit, very interesting. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357491 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357491 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:31:31 GMT Today Anabel and I are flying to Colorado. I'm happy because yesterday, Sunday, I finally finished watering my three 2026 plants! Solenoid valves, sensors, everything is ready. Hello 2026 Season!! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357453 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357453 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:35:32 GMT