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NILES , CALIF

Where is the Best place in the U.S. to grow pumpkins?
Somewhere, where the temperature is right in the spring and summer, no hail problems not alot of bugs plenty of water; No elkz,in your patch;not alot of wind, liqueur store in every corner,not to many weird-os?????

4/18/2013 2:26:54 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Idaho wins on lack of bugs and lack of weird-os. Loose in other categories.

4/18/2013 4:59:55 PM

Colorado

I kind of think great lakes region-but some of them have ca-carbonate dominated soil which is not ideal.

4/18/2013 5:29:14 PM

North Smithfield, RI

Must be RI !!!

4/18/2013 5:58:39 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

If I could live anywhere for the sole purpose of GP growing, I'd have to give the nod to Ohio. Maybe southern Ohio.

4/18/2013 6:05:09 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

Weirdos everywhere so much fun home sweet home :)

4/18/2013 7:18:33 PM

Albert County, New Brunswick,CANADA

In Canada, I get this question all the time. People ask " why isn't California or Florida the best place to grow a giant pumpkin?" and I suppose the answer must be that it is too hot.....it kinda baffles me a bit, if anyone can shed some light on that,it might be a dumb question maybe.

4/18/2013 8:43:07 PM

Muddy Waters

The Kin Cave is the best place in the U.S.Only problem There is a weirdo lurking around!lol Florida is way to Hot,plants shut down at 90 degrees.Northern California should be the perfect climate.I would say around San Mateo.California also gets the best Sun from late August thru October.There day length of Sun and the intensity is much greater then the rest of the continental U.S.

4/18/2013 9:10:03 PM

Muddy Waters

Isnt that the song by Three Dog Night?

4/18/2013 9:11:42 PM

Sourthern Utah

its a state of mind,, i figure ,, its where u are most comfortable with and being,, but that just me ,, cedar city utah is where i call home now ,, warmer and longer growin season,, maybe its here fer me ,, hell i aint going to complain much,, just gotta keep the dream alive ,, in the heart n mind,, and have fun with what we call hobby,,

4/18/2013 11:35:01 PM

Omaha, Ne.

in my backyard this year:)

4/19/2013 8:24:36 AM

Rhode Island

shangra-la ? it changes from year to year. usually where ever the biggest pumpkins are grown.
personally i believe it can happen where ever the right conditions are met.
pap

4/19/2013 9:30:29 AM

Webster, NY

Looks like North east, north and south of the Canadian border and North West, north and south of the border. That would include Niagra, New York, New England states, Washington, Ontario, Manitobe, British Columbia. I think too south, too hot. Too North, too cold.

I'm just guessing here, I don't mean to leave anyone out.

4/19/2013 11:44:48 AM

Johnston, Iowa

I'm thinking - based on how that grower in Kuaui, Hawaii does this year I might move and try grow an aloha pumpkin.

4/19/2013 12:15:13 PM

Minnesota

Right next to beer-la

4/19/2013 7:58:56 PM

Upa Creek, MO

LMAO, Rich.. couldn't agree more! Ol Rook, not sure if you're implyin Louisiana with that subject, but it isn't here in Mo.

4/19/2013 8:13:35 PM

In a lake.

4/19/2013 10:56:39 PM

Stanwood, Washington

I Think its the upper Midwest/Southern Canada. The farther North you go the more daylight you get. Basically You want to go as far north as you can and still have consistent temps in the low to mid 80's. In My opinion, out Here on the west coast it is to Cold to grow really big anywhere North of Portland unless your in a green house. We spend most of our Summer in the upper 60's and Low 70's. You can count the number of days above 80 on one hand. I am not too familiar with weather patterns on the east coast but obviously Rhode Island seems to be pretty good.

4/20/2013 7:45:53 PM

Fairfield, CT, 06825

CT is the place to be. Zone 6

4/20/2013 7:53:21 PM

Whidbey Island

No weirdos in Idaho? Haven't you ever heard of Hayden Lake?

4/20/2013 7:58:19 PM

Upa Creek, MO

I took a girl from Idaho on a date once, but I couldn't get past askin her what state she was from. LMAO, lets just grow!

4/20/2013 9:50:11 PM

Lake Helevorn

4/20/2013 11:14:22 PM

Smallmouth_Luke, I once new a girl from Nantucket.............

4/21/2013 9:25:27 AM