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/ Rookiesmom <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Deadline for the NC State fair is September 15th. Get your entry in today! See you there. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776673 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776673 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776673 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:51:06 GMT Duncan <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What state was Phil pumpkin grown in? Yes! That 2,492.5 lb pumpkin from your previous question was actually grown by Phil Groenewold (often misspelled Groenwald). Phil Groenewold's 2026 Season... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776651 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776651 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776651 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:56:04 GMT Luc B. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> When measuring the circumference of a pumpkin, at what height should this be done? Some say at stem height, others claim that this should be the greatest circumference, but always parallel to the grou... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776649 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776649 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776649 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:18:21 GMT DKrus <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Any complete results for the Spain weigh off? I missed the live feed. 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776615 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776615 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776615 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:14:17 GMT woods <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Deadline for Registration is Sept.18th. If your coming Get Er Done. Thanks Woody 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776605 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776605 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776605 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:48:12 GMT Country Boy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I attended today and wanted to give a shout out to &quot;all the growers&quot;. Every year I've gone, the pumpkin display area is packed! I broke into the VIP section and introduced myself to a couple... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776356 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776356 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776356 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:30:45 GMT waterstone1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Alright pre weighers, let's talk biggest losers. What has been your biggest weight loss on a pumpkin before weighing? We are driving 2150 miles at 70mph off the vine for 4 days. Granted we try to... 25 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776204 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776204 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:23:27 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> About 2 months ago one leaf near the stump wilted then browned. This happened to leaves randomly on the plant every so often, the stem always stayed perfectly upright. About a month later this happene... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776135 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776135 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776135 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:23 GMT Porkchop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Ken my app changed and it won't bring up my photos now...junk 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776124 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776124 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776124 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:01:06 GMT Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Shipping is now $8.69 to $9.00 for a Standard Bubble Pack.. That is crazy. Especially when they crush the seeds, and you try to get reimbursed. 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776060 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776060 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776060 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:50:57 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know the first thing that pops in anyone's head about giving a category to the other fruits and veggies is how much more work it would be... But... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?776055 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776055 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=776055 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:09:22 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was hit with it this year and I&#8217;ll burn the plants but is there a way to keep it from returning 13 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?775731 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775731 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775731 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:07:03 GMT Smallmouth <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have been battling mild disease for the last 2 years and should probably take a year off since I cannot rotate... but not going to happen, lol. That being said, what biologicals are your favorite... 13 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?775491 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775491 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775491 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:43:33 GMT Wolf3080 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Check out my diary for pictures. Email me to order. jeffspumpkins@gmail.com Lifting ring kit come with 6 straps and a cinch rope. $325 Handy knuckle tripod head is just the head, you will need t... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?775406 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775406 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775406 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:55:39 GMT Alexsdad <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Okay my bad I knew I needed to get some daconil on the plant but I did not get it done on time. So I now have a few leaves showing the problem. I will spray it tomorrow is it better to remove t... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?775327 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775327 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775327 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:12:46 GMT Squashcarver <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Still looking for a 500-ish pound pumpkin near Bristol, Ct for Labor Day weekend! Anyone?!? Please! 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?775315 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775315 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775315 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:24:16 GMT MaticP <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello, Has anyone found a cheap way to prevent mosaic virus without using expensive physical barriers? I&#8217;ve been using sticky traps and spraying every few days, the patch is kept clean, and I a... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?775092 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775092 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=775092 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:20:58 GMT Sheriff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Congratulations to Pete and Alba Caspers on winning the Iowa State Fair Big Pumpkin contest last Friday. They weighed in a Dandy at 1,387 lbs 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774868 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774868 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774868 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:24:23 GMT justaroofer <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Nothing better than 48 degree low temps past few nights. I decided to counter the forecasted temps by putting the plastic back on my 10x14 greenhouse frame so I could atleast keep that area of my plan... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774711 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774711 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774711 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:35:08 GMT C2k <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> If you just lost a pumpkin to a split, you're not alone. Call the hotline and vent if you need to: 360-610-7563 Help is just a phone call away. 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774606 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774606 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774606 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:28:45 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> All right, so because I live here in southern Quebec where it's a lot colder and the nights get real cool even in early September and late May, so for my giant pumpkins that's not very long. And als... 159 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774603 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774603 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774603 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:08:51 GMT pumpconn <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anypne know who sells the heavy duty lifting tarps with handles. I'm looking for a used 6ft x 6ft tarp 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774364 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774364 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774364 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:58:06 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What makes them abort? How can I prevent this? 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774241 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774241 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774241 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:08:15 GMT Paco <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone know how to download this app. Are people still using it or are there other resources to decide how to tune your soil? Thanks David 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774188 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774188 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774188 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:10:28 GMT Lew Dog <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Looking for a grower in this area to help out a rookie who is trying to grow giants this year. Thank you. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?774121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=774121 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:50:21 GMT