http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=3 Last 25 Posts for the '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/ Howard <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Seen hundreds perhaps more over the years, but there sure has been some original good ones that growers have made and sent their seeds out in and stand out! A few that come to mind: 2350 Morse,2141 Ar... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768448 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768448 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768448 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:35:11 GMT Smallmouth <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What are your seed start dates for a non graft watermelon or a tall sunflower? Curious to see the variety since I am growing both. Thanks! 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768293 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768293 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768293 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:13:15 GMT Sheriff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Good luck to early tomato growers from now on. Here is the rules change. //Added - Home scales or home business scales are not considered within this contest. All scales must be in permanent locat... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768251 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768251 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768251 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:38:10 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have two 660 ft2 patches (20 x 33). I want to maximize the number of nodes on my plant so I have two maximize the vine length. Here was the pattern I thought of: https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/Di... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768244 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768244 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768244 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:37:07 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I made a time lapse of field pumpkins this winter over 59 days here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWbjHJF_Qr0. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768041 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768041 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768041 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:51:01 GMT Andy W <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Some of you may have already seen presentations at SLC or a couple of the regional spring seminars. Here is a link to the site for the project where you can learn more or donate: https://bigpumpkin... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768026 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768026 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:27:09 GMT waterstone1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Do we have any Ireland growers in here. Heading to Ireland to film a tv show May 1st and would be cool to meet someone! Of course I'll bring seeds and buy lunch! Travis 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768020 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768020 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=768020 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:10:34 GMT Big T Hoff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Was thinking about getting 4 yards of chicken shit from local egg supplier. He has aged..semi aged and fresh. I wouldn't use it until next year. Looking to pile and turn for this year. Wondering what ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767974 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767974 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767974 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:58:22 GMT JABC (Jordan) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am going to use heating cables for the first time this year but I'm not sure how deep I need to bury the cable and how far apart I should space it. I have the 24ft Jump Start cables. Thanks for any ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767889 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767889 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767889 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:21:16 GMT Smallmouth <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How deep does everyone till or break the soil up these days assuming the hardpan\clay has already been broken up from previous years? I didn't want to hijack the thread below, so just curious what ... 20 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767759 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767759 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767759 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:26:57 GMT Vineman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> When is the best time to start a 150 square foot plant? I&#8217;m assuming that it is later than a full sized plant since there is less plant to grow out. What are your thoughts? 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767728 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767728 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767728 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:46:09 GMT Ruger <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have always deep tilled (10 inches) and the trend seems to be shallow tilling (2-3 inches) to minimize impact on the hyphae. Wouldn't broad forking impact the hyphae too? I do not see in the lite... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767670 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767670 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767670 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:27:53 GMT StuP <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Piet has just set the new South Africa record 2691 lb what an amazing pumpkin grown by an amazing pumpkin grower BRILLIANT well done from Kazzy and me 22 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767662 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767662 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767662 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:46:15 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> This year I was growing some test FPs and noticed 2 male flowers where the stem are attached (https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357511). What would happen if they were females? I ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767646 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767646 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767646 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:27:46 GMT swinging crane <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Today I found some corn gluten meal at a great price and while I might not try it in my main patch I thought I'd use it in the satellite patch that doesn't get as much care. Can anyone give me ant tho... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767630 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767630 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767630 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:32:28 GMT Heatstroke <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone use KulaBio&#8217;s nitrogen fixing bacteria Xanthobacter autotrophicus? Do you see a difference? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767537 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767537 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767537 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:14 GMT Smallmouth <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> If you had the 2 options below to start, which would you choose and why? 1) a patch finely tilled 18 inches down into a homogeneous blend, but average across the board soil test. That means nothing... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767490 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:22:18 GMT StuP <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just been talking to Piet in South Africa he is taking a 2020 Paton to his show this weekend taping 2579 lb I want to be the first to wish him the best of luck trying to beat our record. Good luck ... 19 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767485 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767485 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767485 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:39:09 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Guess how many will sprout? Just for fun I am starting all 19 seeds that I have that are 15 years or older (the oldest are 18 years old). Make your guess like X/19. Winner gets a 2020 Paton,... 39 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767418 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767418 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767418 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:42:37 GMT Farmer Brown (Chris Brown) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Are all you growers ready for the 150 ft.&#178; challenge?? Registration is open from now till the end of May!! Registration fee is going to stay at $6 per grower again this year!! The prize stru... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767407 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767407 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767407 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:01:21 GMT EVandy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Gosh what's everyone doing about water this year? With the fires and drought here, just wondering. A well is limited to 7k gallons a year for any irrigation. 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767323 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767323 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767323 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:49:49 GMT C2k <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hey everyone! Check out this video I created: https://youtu.be/3Vq5P44k7tU?si=zml3HCIrNJEZfymN Then go to the GPC Website to learn more and SIGN UP! https://gpc1.org/gpc-charter-membership/ ... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767284 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767284 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767284 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:55:13 GMT bathabitat <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Our BigPumpkins.com NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Challenge group will be open for entries Sunday evening 3/15 and close before the first game of 64 on Thursday 3/19 early AM. Two brackets per p... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767204 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:13:37 GMT Fred Ansems <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> He won a lot and paid for it but did not forward a mailing addres. From the AVGVG auction. If anyone knows this person please let me know. fredansems@live.ca 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767203 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767203 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767203 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:38:22 GMT Lmichael <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> After two tears away from growing I just purchased a new home and 3 acres that will allow me to do some serious growing in the future :). This year I will need to concentrate on mowing as by the time ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767138 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767138 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=767138 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:16:33 GMT