http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2026&grower=63319&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'KC Kevin'. 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/ Today I worked on burying the drip lines and spreading the perlite. I grew the plant on a layer of perlite last year and loved it. It has sooo many benefits. I have not previously buried my drip line... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358937 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358937 Wed, 13 May 2026 22:09:28 GMT My 788 is coming along nicely. It's not setting any world records, but the plant health seems good. It's getting 18 hours of light. #150squarefootcontest http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358918 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358918 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:55:02 GMT So far so good! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358625 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358625 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:39:19 GMT It's pretty bright! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358455 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358455 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:42:35 GMT I think these lights are going to be awesome! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358454 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358454 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:36:29 GMT My flowerbed pumpkin patch is nearly ready. I turned this small area into a shade tunnel and added a string of waterproof LED lights. Hoping the neighbors don't mind the lights! My main patch is... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358453 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358453 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:35:44 GMT Post amendment soil test is back. I am not sad about it. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358177 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=358177 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:24:36 GMT Soil test is back. This is the flowerbed patch. The soil in here was hot when it was put in and is still loaded. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357759 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357759 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:16:06 GMT This is what we're going for. 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more. 4-6 weeks is ideal. Did you know that solarization kills weed seeds? How cool is that? http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357683 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357683 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:29:13 GMT Within 2 hours of finishing, the surface of the plastic is this hot: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357681 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357681 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:39:25 GMT Did I say it's hot here? Record heatwave. Not all bad if you need/want to do a little pre-season solarization. Watered the soil good, laid down 3mil clear plastic and sealed the edges. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357680 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357680 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:38:15 GMT These two tomato plants came up as volunteers. In case you weren't convinced our winter has been usual, they are loaded with fruit. It's mid March? Woah. I will have to move them as they're in th... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357628 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357628 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:21:27 GMT Pre-amendment til. After sitting all winter, the Honda started on the first pull. These tillers are gold. Can't get one in California anymore. At least not a new one. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357622 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357622 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:56:37 GMT It's time to give the main patch a break after 10 years of growing in the same spot. So I will compete in the 150 ft.² contest this year. My goal is 1000 pounds. I've grown in this spot a couple of t... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357596 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357596 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:41:14 GMT Current weather at my place. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357418 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357418 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:37:21 GMT Fall display with the 788 Donahue. This fruit went 4% heavy and is an interesting cross. I'm looking forward to growing this seed. 2147.5 Sippel x 2144 Barron http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356260 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356260 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:27:02 GMT Off the truck and into the yard http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356209 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356209 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:08:44 GMT The last thing I wanted to do today was move pumpkins! But you gotta do what you gotta do right? Set up the tripod to offload the Donahue 788. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356208 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356208 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:59:22 GMT The 10th Annual Irvine Park Railroad Great Pumpkin Weighoff is in the books! The 2144 Barron is now the 1515 Donahue. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356176 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356176 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:23:09 GMT Photo added http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356161 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356161 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:30:54 GMT