http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2026&grower=136579&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'Nick's Big Pumpkin'. 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/ Got my 150 plants put in the ground today. 2507 Noel and 2115 Barron. I made sure to dust the holes with carbaryl this time! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358868 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358868 Sun, 10 May 2026 16:09:18 GMT I started some giant cantaloupes today. I'm going to grow one in my 150 patch from last year. By starting today I should have a mature loupe for the Woodstock fair. I'll probably be reaching out to Mr... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358860 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358860 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:43:33 GMT Another lesson learned. If you place your supplemental lighting directly over your seedling, it will grow up instead of laying down. Instead you should angle your lights so the seedling grows laterall... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358859 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358859 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:38:40 GMT I think I figured out what was causing my slow growth. This has been my first year growing in a 10'x20' greenhouse and it seems like I underestimated just how much I would have to water to adequately ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358858 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358858 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:32:50 GMT In order to try and kick the plants into a higher gear I have added some supplemental lighting. I checked my soil temp and it's 68F at around 6" deep so I think I can check cold soil off of the list o... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358774 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358774 Tue, 05 May 2026 21:22:23 GMT I'm sure this is just a "watched pot" type scenario but damn these things are growing slowly. Possible issues: - Greenhouses are blocking too much light - Heat is too intense during the day (around 90... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358720 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358720 Sun, 03 May 2026 15:11:59 GMT I worked some Carbaryl into this planting area and also sprinkled some into the planting hole of this 1727 Jacobus backup. Honestly a 2465 Sperry x 1727 Jacobus sounds like a cool cross. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358623 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358623 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:18:16 GMT At least the 2465 Sperry's are growing. Albeit a bit slower than I'd like to see but that's fine. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358617 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358617 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:35:29 GMT Giant pumpkin growing is like life. When bad things happen you can either learn your lesson and keep pressing on or you can mope about it. I'll alot myself about 30 minutes of moping and then go to Ho... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358616 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358616 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:33:40 GMT I had a feeling I'd find my remaining 2587 like this. It hadn't grown an inch since transplanting despite beautiful weather. I have backups but I am kinda heartbroken. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358614 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358614 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:50 GMT First casualty of the year. Corn seed maggots in the stem of one of my 2587's. I've never had this problem once so I guess it had to happen eventually. I applied imidacloprid and diatomaceous earth to... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358555 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358555 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:45:53 GMT I've never posted using the app before so this is a test. Everyone is posting their glowing greenhouses so here's mine. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358546 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358546 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:58:09 GMT Started some more seeds. The 2507 is my first choice for my 150 square foot plant and the rest are just interesting backups (2154 Sperry, 2115 Barron, 2390 Urena) http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358514 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358514 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:45:16 GMT Transplanted this morning. It's nice and toasty in there. These are the 2587's and the 2465's look essentially the same. I always hate indoor growing so I'm happy that phase is over. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358512 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358512 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:43:29 GMT Now I just have to get the heat system set up and then transplant. Man I'm tired. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358491 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358491 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:42:52 GMT Here's how I'm anchoring my greenhouses: - 8 Cinderblocks/brownstone chunks around the perimeter of the frame. - 6 T-posts driven 3' into the ground and then tied off to the frame. I really hope th... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358489 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358489 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:40:16 GMT And this is the 10 day forecast, so I should really have all that stuff done by Friday evening. I've got my work cut out for me. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358449 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358449 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:13:16 GMT This is my to do list of things that need to be done before transplanting. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358448 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358448 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:11:50 GMT The seedlings are starting to get that sickly look that scream "Put me outside!!!". Well I would love to but... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358446 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358446 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:07:07 GMT Today I put down my white fabric and then Matt came to help me put together my new greenhouse frames. The patch is really coming together. I should be ready for transplanting next weekend. Too bad the... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358317 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358317 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:30:40 GMT