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Kittanning,Pa

Hi
I was wondering if anyone was willing to help me get started with some pumpkin seeds please let me know thank you

10/3/2012 4:19:28 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

I would recommend joining a growing group near you

10/3/2012 4:25:24 PM

Manchester,N.H.

In about a month the Seed Exchange section will be loaded with people giving away there seeds just for the cost of a self address stamped bubble envelope.

10/3/2012 4:41:22 PM

Kittanning,Pa

Thank you I was not looking for free stuff just wondered if anyone could help
thanks

10/3/2012 4:49:33 PM

canal winchester ohio

Don't know if you can go but if you want to contact local growers in your area there is a weighoff in Altoona this weekend about a hour or so from you.
Would be a good way to start.

10/3/2012 4:53:14 PM

Omaha, Ne.

The best stuff is free here. Seeds, advice, friends. And in my case a shoulder to cry on...lol

10/3/2012 5:58:28 PM

West [email protected]

Yup the seed exchange area is where you want to be starting in about a month and check it as much as possible, I'll say this much about this hobby....."you get out what you put in"
(I'll have some seeds on there in November)
If you really want to grow one big (big to me is anything over 500lbs) you will need to put in the time to learn as well as to cater to the plants needs and if you start now you should be in good shape for next year.

Welcome

10/3/2012 6:15:33 PM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

If you go to pgpga.com and send me a message via the contact button, I will get back to you shortly. There are also growing instructions under the articles button. Larry

10/3/2012 8:09:13 PM

South Hero, VT

http://www.pgpga.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mid-Atlantic-Giant-Pumpkin-Growers/142616449121509

These groups are in your state. Odds are good a giant pumpkin grower is near you.

10/3/2012 8:10:58 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Thanks PGPGA the best thing is to hook them up

10/3/2012 8:29:48 PM

Weedville,pa

elamison, welcome to the hobby and to BP! I am about 80 miles from you and would be happy to help you get started. as mentioned in huffspumpkins post the altoona weigh off is this saturday. The weather isn't looking all that great but it would be a super opportunity to meet lots of growers and ask questions. [email protected]

10/3/2012 9:13:12 PM

Kittanning,Pa

Thank you everyone, everyone is so nice here

10/3/2012 9:49:50 PM

Weedville,pa

amazing exchange of information awaits on this site. In what other sport/hobby can a newcomer get such quick feedback from a man with a world record to his credit???? (lcheckon, and his wife gerry has also been world record holder).

10/3/2012 9:59:24 PM

Deerfield, Michigan

I was in your shoes last year at this time and I just read everything I could get my eyes on. Follow growers diaries and see how they do it. First thing to do is get a soil test done.

10/3/2012 10:33:32 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh Off at Altoona is this Saturday.. lots of friendly people there.. come on out.. There will be lots of giant pumpkins there and watch Orange With Envy challenge for the GPC squash title.

10/4/2012 2:23:48 PM

Centennial, Co.

Great advice here! And elamison, find a support group close to you & ask each & every question you come up with...I promise, no one will laugh at you...well, maybe a chuckle or two!!! :) (I am only on year 2, but have learned so much from all these good people.) And even beginners who "friend" each other learn together. Fun stuff. Good luck!!!

10/4/2012 3:07:40 PM

Kittanning,Pa

I just can't get over how nice everyone is
Thank you all

10/4/2012 9:29:53 PM

West [email protected]

this is how they sucker you in, RUN NOW I TELL YOU>>>>RUN

10/4/2012 9:39:07 PM

Kittanning,Pa

haha

10/4/2012 10:57:23 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Your going to be a mess this year,,,,,,,, in a good way :):):)



Hi, my name is Chris and I'm an alcoholic,,,, I mean giant pumpkin grower! :)


Welcome and get ready for the madness! :)

10/4/2012 11:27:24 PM

East Jordan, MI

Welcome to the madness!
Best bet is to connect with a local group or grower and go to thier patch. You can learn a ton by watching what they do.

Lots of great information and great people here willing to help too.

10/5/2012 8:41:10 AM