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Aloha, Oregon

Hey please let me know if you like my crosses I plan on trying to make up in 2006.!:

451 Engel/723 Carlson(X)Checkon 1469
502 Palbrach/490 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
612 Reeb/1025 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469
845 Welty/952.4 Kuhn(X)Checkon 1469
1180 Daletas/490 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
1236 Eaton/1097.5 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
1068 Wallace/1097.5 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
500 Wallace/1097.5 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
1104.5 Hester/1097.5 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
1133.4 Demers/1097.5 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469

10/12/2005 2:05:22 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Jordan tell me again how much space you have to grow TWO pumpkins in? Plus if you get a 1469 Checkon. With the limited area you are going to try grow in why not cross it by itself for a selfed cross.

10/12/2005 3:14:13 PM

Netherlands

If you are planning on growing all ten, you will need at least 6500 square feet I would imagine.

10/12/2005 3:54:26 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

I just wanna know how he's getting his hands on a 1068, 1104, 1097, 500, 1180, 1236, AND a 1469 when some guys that have been growing 2-3 years haven't gotten them yet....you are some kinda trader there fellow, or loaded with cash.

10/12/2005 5:39:04 PM

canal winchester ohio

I don't think he's meaning those seeds. It looks like crosses to me.
1068 Wallace/1097.5 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469.
probably a 1068x1097 cross

10/12/2005 6:02:11 PM

Aloha, Oregon

yes....Im buying 5 crosses from Don Langevein for a total of $55.00,The rest I am sendin bubble Envelopes for.!
Thanks,
The-Next-Biggie
Jordan grimes

10/12/2005 7:16:46 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Looks like biggie has been bitten by the bug bad.
I would cross any combination of the last 4 listed with each other.

10/12/2005 9:40:08 PM

Aloha, Oregon

Ok now heres my almost final plan if I can get the Checkon 1469:
451 Engel/723 Carlson(X)Checkon 1469
502 Palbrach/490 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
612 Reeb/1025 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469
845 Welty/952.4 Kuhn(X)Checkon 1469
1180 Daletas/490 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
876 Mombert/898 Knauss(X)Checkon 1469
582 hester/1005 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469
845 Bobier/582 Hester(X)Checkon 1469
946.5 Geerts/1006 Greer(X)Checkon 1469
805 Pukos/845 Bobier(X)Checkon 1469
845 Bobier/805 Pukos(X)Checkon 1469
845 Bobier/963 Stucker(X)Checkon 1469
845 Bobier/935 Lloyd(X)Checkon 1469
916 Barenie/783 Daletas(X)Checkon 1469
783 Daletas/845 Bobier(X)Checkon 1469
825.5 Shymanski/723 Bobier(X)Checkon 1469
935 Lloyd/865 Mettler(X)Checkon 1469
1385 Daletas/502 Palbrach(X)Checkon 1469
977 Hester/580 Weir(X)Checkon 1469
1038 Emmons/940 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469
685 Girgus/735 Pukos(X)Checkon 1469
"Yes I took some out decided not to buy the 5 crosses from Don Langevin so 5 are now gone"

10/13/2005 2:04:22 AM

Aloha, Oregon

oops ive added some as well....!!!!!

10/13/2005 2:05:07 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Somebody is going to be BUSY!!!!! Peace Wayne

10/13/2005 6:23:13 AM

Sioux Falls, SD garyboer@dakotalink.com

Do you own Oregon?

10/13/2005 12:42:42 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

He doesn't have space for one which is a sad reality.

10/13/2005 1:11:38 PM

Aloha, Oregon

I have the room for like 5 but Iw as just in a bnad mood.!

10/13/2005 1:54:24 PM

Aloha, Oregon

I was in a bad mood at that time as you all keep just focusing on the spacing its not all about spacing for huge pumpkins you can ask any of the growers i know personally here of all plants.!

10/13/2005 1:57:44 PM

Dillsburg, PA

What the?

10/13/2005 3:04:53 PM

Taber, Alberta

Jordan, I'm curious, how much space do you have? You seem really energetic and anbitious. Keep up the enthusiasm. There's lots of people here who could help you grow a really big one.
Alan

10/13/2005 3:17:45 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

You have 2000sqf of patch for 5 plants? Spacing is a very important consideration. Each plant requires atleast 20'x 20' of growing space. Go ahead plant as many plants as you wish in the small area you have. Don't say we did not try to help you. I am no world record grower,never claimed to be one. This I do know, I am always willing to help new growers in this hobby. As long as have the area needed and are willing to put in the work necessary. Good Luck on lifes adventures..Shannon

10/13/2005 3:21:38 PM

Aloha, Oregon

Actually its mostly just water and good soil not to much of the spacing.!
The-Next-Biggie
--Jordan--

10/13/2005 4:19:36 PM

ENGLAND

Jordan
Please...Buy the 3 Books i suggested that you invest in. Everyone here is trying to help you but you appear to be blinkered and running off with your own ideas. I am not criticising you great enthusiasm for learning but try to walk before running and absorb the great information everyone is giving you.
Regards
Mike

10/13/2005 4:37:51 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

This is starting to remind me of some posts from summertime. lol

10/13/2005 4:52:21 PM

Pumpkintown, SC

Actually it's mostly just conjecture and good hyperbole not too much of the experience! <:^)>

10/13/2005 5:19:23 PM

Aloha, Oregon

oh ok

10/13/2005 7:41:26 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jordan, seriously spacing does matter. Nu-b here who tried to grow 5 in room for 4 and then got real dumb and added another. These thing will eat your house. Seriously, if overcrowded you will do more damage getting in and out of the patch to pollinate and apply pesticides and fungicides that will be needed than a gaggle of kindergardners running loose in a candy factory. One of the early responses to your posts was to stop, take a breath, and relax. Spend the fall and winter prepping your patch and learning. Good seed opportunities will come along. We all enjoy your enthusiasm, but you seriously have some things to learn. Wish you the best. Grow 'em big. Peace Wayne

10/13/2005 10:17:57 PM

Or

where u at in orgon jordan?

10/14/2005 1:46:07 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

learning by doing... why not just let him do his thing? Let him plant the desired seeds, all in a row, spacing them about one foot. Making mistakes is sometimes the best way to learn. Of course, it would be wise to listen to advice that can help to avoid a wasted year but this person doesn't want to listen.

10/14/2005 4:30:35 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

I seriously doubt much is going to change his mind. Sometimes folks get the bug and think they'll be the one that "revolutionizes" things and show everyone wrong. In that case, like Martin said, you just have to let them do their thing and fail, just to learn.

10/14/2005 7:09:29 AM

Cologne / Germany

I learned it the hard way what to do with 1100 spft of patch area and what not. Never again more than 2 plants.
Knowing this or being told earlier, it´s just a waste of your seeds and season time not do it from the expierence of others.

10/14/2005 8:33:46 AM

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Jump in here "Giant Jack" and tell him what he should do.

10/14/2005 11:14:37 PM

addison Il

overcrowding advice from a newbie you may think okay i will grow all the plants and handle it well its gonna be so great!!! right? well for us me and sis we planted alot of plants and the space was too small we had them growing on grass and worst yet when i went into the patch to cull some male flowers ooops down goes tracy. Also pests where in abudnece and since i could not get into the patch do to overcrowding they mutiplied fast causing much problems another prob i have personally gone thru is lack of pruinning and keeping track of things we had vines crisscrossing each other and could not tell which pumpkin was on which vine it was nuts lots of fun yes but nuts. I admire you for what you are trying to do but for me i have learned a great lesson growing 2-3plants on a half acre is going to be my plan this upcomming season and that way i guarentee all those seeds i asked for get grown with the respect they deserve and the attention and care all giants need to grow big. good luck next season may all your dreams come true. tracy michaels first yr grower

10/15/2005 2:05:32 AM

Aloha, Oregon

ok lowered it down to 6 these may not be the one just tell me what you think of my idea,Thanks:
612 Reeb/1025 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469
1180 Daletas/490 Beachy(X)Checkon 1469
582 Hester/1005 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469
946.5 Geerts/1006 Greer(X)Checkon 1469
1385 Daletas/502 Palbrach(X)Checkon 1469
1038 Emmons/940 Mombert(X)Checkon 1469

10/15/2005 1:54:44 PM

Sioux Falls, SD garyboer@dakotalink.com

Those look good. . .can I have seeds from 'em? . .please?

10/15/2005 4:05:36 PM

Aloha, Oregon

mabey I have to grow them first

10/15/2005 5:36:40 PM

Sioux Falls, SD garyboer@dakotalink.com

Well don't give up just because of all the great rational minds on this site:) . . .hope you get what you want.

10/15/2005 6:33:24 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Last year was my 2nd year and I did alot of genetic crosses. I grew 8 plants in 1000 sq ft of tilled soil. I let the vines grow out into the grass.
I made 16 genetic pumpkins ranging from 592lbs to 67lbs.
Believe me it was lot of work.
This year I grew 4 plants and found it to be more reasonable. I grew 2 of my own crosses to 670lbs. and 646lbs
On the other 2 plants I grew 3 more genetic crosses and 4 open pollinated pumpkins.
If I wanted a shot at 1000lbs. I would only grow 1 plant in that space.

10/15/2005 7:54:38 PM

Aloha, Oregon

Im only planting 7 seeds if I get the 1469 larry checkon seed the 1469 would/will be my male pollinator for all of my crosses "I hope".!
The-Next-Biggie
--Jordan--

10/15/2005 11:36:52 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

7 seeds equals a 50' x 70' patch....how are you going to do this in a 10'x 15'.

10/16/2005 12:17:51 AM

Pumpkintown, SC

Maybe you may want to look into a viper vine pattern since you are so set on seven. Live and learn...

10/16/2005 1:30:24 AM

Aloha, Oregon

its not 10 by 15

10/16/2005 11:20:13 AM

Dillsburg, PA

Go up like Jack's bean stock!

10/16/2005 12:54:49 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

You keep telling us how big it is not. How about telling us how big it actually is. Length x Width = Area :)

10/17/2005 9:49:55 AM

Aloha, Oregon

its 30 feet across and ?? feet back

10/17/2005 10:28:44 AM

Aloha, Oregon

oops length would be how long irt is,width would be how wide so its about 30-50 feet X 30 feet=60-80 feet <"area"

10/17/2005 10:31:22 AM

Sioux Falls, SD garyboer@dakotalink.com

My first year I did the Afghan method. . .everything all wove through each other with huge holes.

I think there should be a beanstalk method contest. . .greatest altitude above stump for a pumpkin >50lb.

10/17/2005 11:53:29 AM

Cologne / Germany

Jordan, since I don´t understand the math in your last posting, I would say your growing area is something between 900 - 1500 sqft which is the place I have and I need to say it once more here: Not more than 2 plants in an area about that size or you won´t get lucky in 2006.

10/17/2005 3:59:14 PM

Rhode Island

geez what a post this was

10/18/2005 2:27:30 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

What a post...but a lesson that needs to be learned to avoid disaster. I tried 6 plants this past year in approx. 2200 sq. ft. and was totally over run. I had been told in advance and new better....oh well...live and learn. Here's hoping Jordan will slow down and take some advice from all you pro's. Peace Wayne

10/18/2005 6:40:55 AM

Canada

If just anyone was given 2 great seeds and grew both it doesnt mean a new world record as most would hope for!! it takes allot of TIME, PREP, and WORK to grow a bigem I dont care how experienced you are. Take Al Eaton for an example in 2004 he grew an world record at 1446 and he knows his stuff!!!! this year he was under 1000lb mark. Hey it Happens.... I believe the biggest thing here is LUCK... against splits and other disasters.... keep her growing till the end and seeing what she weights :-)

Dave

Myself haveing my own home grown fruit break a world record... Well it would probably cause me to have a stroke at the weightoff when the numbers poped up on the scale. I'm growing them for fun basically trying and learning and haveing fun to beat my prior persional best record and learning at the same time!!

Everyone hopes and wishes for the next world record fruit but it takes more then just haveing a good seed or 2.

Dave

10/19/2005 4:24:08 AM

Rhode Island

amen, brother dave
i could not have said it better
they could use you on that gpc commmittee lol
dick

10/19/2005 7:32:37 PM

Rhode Island

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ? what the hell ?

10/19/2005 7:33:45 PM

Aloha, Oregon

yea,but 1st year growers always have a chance at world records.
Jordan

10/29/2005 11:31:52 AM

Itzetown City

Yea, hope dies last at all.

10/29/2005 2:20:58 PM