http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=12 Last 25 Posts for the 'Other Gardening General Discussion' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 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/ Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was growing some test FPs this year and noticed two male flowers stuck together(https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357511). I was wondering if they had been females and I culled ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767647 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=767647 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=767647 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:33:18 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> There are some other GMOs out there now and I don't think the awareness about these is very high. I'm not saying they are bad necessarily. There is a gmo apple even! The problem with adding pesti... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767058 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=767058 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=767058 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:03:27 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I thought it was pretty good, butt they could have used a GIANT pumpkin(!); It is H1:31M long and has a different spin than the revenge-for-hire creature and it may even be OK for a 'we like scary' fa... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762176 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=762176 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=762176 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:29:12 GMT lunker99 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Giving these a try this year. When should you pollinate? Early blossoms OK or should you wait till the plant is a certain size? How long does the fruit go before they mature? Thanks in advance. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?757304 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=757304 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=757304 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:38:49 GMT MaticP <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello, i was wondering if anyone knew the average price of the 1832.5 graham and 2480 graham Thanks 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?752277 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=752277 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=752277 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:49:32 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mefKalV9-K4 By my rough calculations this is about equal to a very good pumpkin patch. I'm assuming pumpkins carry about 6x more weight because of water than corn g... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?752214 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=752214 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=752214 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:00:21 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Onh1a-i-_MA I think Dan could do well at onions, celery, peppers, but he doesn't need to prove anything more at this point! Thumbs up. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?750255 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=750255 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=750255 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:16:06 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YjP9dFRIGx4 Some (most?) of these are unprofessional looking, even unsafe perhaps... I have watched enough engineering disaster videos to know that 600 lb straw bales ... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?749489 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=749489 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=749489 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:26:59 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Despite complaints about initial costs and inertia towards new methods, I think this is the reality of the fresh-market agribusiness. I think this is well recognized reality in Europe and Asia, but l... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?749447 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=749447 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=749447 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:52:31 GMT Big T Hoff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What are the major reasons for foaming stumps? I'm guessing Terts being cut off and heavy watering aren't a good idea. First time for me in 8 years. Happened at my nephews and he just uses manure and... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?743566 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=743566 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=743566 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:04:19 GMT thebbqguy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is anyone growing Lunga di Napoli squash? I want to grow something big and these seem to be readily available. I am hoping for some tips. 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738257 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=738257 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=738257 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 19:41:03 GMT spudder <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The rumored Pepper X is no longer a rumor. Just insane! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/guinness-world-records-names-new-hottest-pepper/ar-AA1ijweD 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?735113 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=735113 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=735113 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:32:16 GMT Big T Hoff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Not that familiar with corn. Planted 50 seeds in 3 short rows. Tallest is at least 8' smallest about 5'. North side seems to be smallest but guessing sun blockage might have something to do with that.... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?733213 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=733213 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=733213 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:46:50 GMT Rmen <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://twitter.com/iluminatibot/status/1683053679459577857?s=20 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732654 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=732654 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=732654 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 02:51:48 GMT Steve's Garage <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Alright so I've got a row of Roma II bush beans (italian style) in my garden and ever since last week the newest sets of leaves are just going yellow and I think it's getting worse. For context, t... 15 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731725 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=731725 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=731725 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:46:19 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/09/220913183151.htm Want to create happy habitats for bees or wildlife? Be aware that store bought plants may actually be a risk to garden beneficial inse... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731483 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=731483 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=731483 Fri, 26 May 2023 14:48:09 GMT spudder <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> here is a nice link if you are planning for more than just AGs. https://giantveg.co.uk/our-guides/ 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?729046 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=729046 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=729046 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:59:33 GMT Bledsoe Behemoths <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I&#8217;m trying to grow a state record eggplant this year but could use some advice from someone who has done it before. Any tips on pruning, staking etc. thanks in advance 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?729027 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=729027 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=729027 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:46:04 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Why do they allow something to be labelled organic, but yet it can't be used on a USDA organic farm? Isn't that just a bit confusing?? They say its tested for pharmaceuticals and the wiki page s... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?726888 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=726888 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=726888 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:08:02 GMT spudder <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> For those of you who have actually done it ,how difficult is it to graft apple scionwood to rootstock? What method do you use? I know you have to have proper size of both. 12 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?726317 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=726317 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=726317 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:08:54 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone have an opinion on these? I see folks on youtube who are smarter than me in terms of their grasp on technology. But then those same people plant turnips in their fancy &quot;walipini green... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?725098 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=725098 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=725098 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:24:37 GMT BlossomDown <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have thought about garlic, potatoes, corn, and oats... what are your concerns or ideas about mixing competitive AGs into a garden crop rotation? 12 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?723632 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=723632 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=723632 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:06:17 GMT Shew <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Been searching for information on how to best grow the large headed sunflowers and not finding much. Does anyone have any good links. I got some seeds from 26&quot; and 28&quot; plants on the auctions... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721289 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=721289 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=721289 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:34:43 GMT SMITHBROSHOPEDALEHOLLOWOH <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Why do some post's stay on history date to go back and look at and some don't? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719928 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=719928 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=719928 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:45:14 GMT SMITHBROSHOPEDALEHOLLOWOH <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Why do some post's stay on history date to go back and look at and some don't? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719927 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=719927 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=12&p=719927 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:41:45 GMT