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Columbia, Kentucky

hello everyone, i have been all over the message boards getting as much info to grow bigger pumpkins. i have grown pumpkins three years in a row. i use just store bought seeds and have only had 50# pumpkins is it the seed" big max"? it says they can get 300#. i know AG's are best but dont have locally. or is it my ph"7.6-8". i have had issues with vine borer, i have taken precuasions this year for them but could use some tips thanks in advance.

5/21/2012 11:56:37 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Your pH isn't helping, but it is your seeds that's really holding you back. There are probably some growers in your area with extra AG plants to spare.

5/21/2012 12:54:21 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

My seedZ grow great in Chicago.....Send me a bub...therez STILL TIME TO BEAT 300 lbs......
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5/21/2012 1:24:55 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

I would say it's your seed. The first year I started, I got good seeds planted them. I didn't fertilize or water. The only thing I did right was only letting one fruit grow. Ended up with a 289 pounder. Beyond that it is all the other tlc that will give you the big one!!!

5/21/2012 8:09:29 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

I got some real nice ORANGE seeds.....1610 Leiber X 266 ....for you

5/22/2012 10:25:05 AM

Braceville, IL

Where located at??

5/22/2012 10:46:45 PM

Bethlehem CT

Definitely it is the seeds, I struggled for years before I got the good seeds you can get on bp.com.

5/23/2012 7:35:07 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Send me that bub itZvine2me.......and Good Luck

5/23/2012 9:04:36 AM

Columbia, Kentucky

I'm located in Joliet IL, thanks wiz i found a local farmer that had AG seeds.

5/23/2012 12:32:19 PM

Columbia, Kentucky

any other tricks for vine borer? i was going to use a insect spray specified for them. whats better to use as a fertilizer, liquid or a throw down mix? im starting with a 5-15-5 for the root growth.

5/23/2012 12:38:26 PM

Massachusetts

http://www.extremepumpkinstore.com/ecom-prodshow/SVBtrap.html

5/23/2012 1:13:33 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Do those AG seeds have a pedigree otherwise you are in the same boat...

5/23/2012 1:29:01 PM