http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=33 Last 25 Posts for the 'Tomato Growing Forum' 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/ Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm sure we've covered this before but wondering who has tried growing first trust tomatoes, who has never tried it, who might try it for the first time this year. Where are we at on this?! I kno... 17 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768343 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=768343 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=768343 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:14 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> http://bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=250182 It looks like if it had been left on the vine a few more days it would have eclipsed McCoys 8.41 from 2014. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768342 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=768342 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=768342 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:41:51 GMT Bisontino <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Guess the weight of the biggest tomato ten years from now. In the past 10 years (2015 - 2025) the record grew by ~ 8 lbs. So, if it gains another 8 lbs from now until 2035 it should be roughly ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768093 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=768093 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=768093 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:30:17 GMT Saswampo <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The 2026 growing season is upon us in the southern areas of the US. I just checked the GPC website &amp; the rules haven't been updated in a while, still dated 01/06/2024. Does anyone know if weig... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767436 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=767436 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=767436 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:32:44 GMT Altitude (to)maters (Scott) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> :) 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766975 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766975 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766975 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:33:31 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/vegetable/fact-sheets/hot-water-seed-treatment Tomato: 122 degrees F. for 25 min. I think I will try this. There is a risk that Verticillium d... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766648 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766648 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766648 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:54:51 GMT Travis E <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is there any seed still out the that has his genetics in them? I spoke to him many times back then. 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766422 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766422 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766422 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:32:23 GMT Travis E <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I&#8217;m looking for a few tomato seeds for this year. Don&#8217;t have to be the best or proven. I grew a state record in wv 2013 with no name seed. I&#8217;m just trying to get back into it. If any... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766196 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766196 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=766196 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:35:52 GMT Team Wexler <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Feel asleep, didn't catch it all but caught some of the confusion at the end. Anyone care to give a recap? 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?764293 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=764293 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=764293 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:15:45 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Last entry. How exciting! 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?763781 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=763781 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=763781 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:54:09 GMT Dr. Greenthumb <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi Dan will any of your seeds from last seasons big tomatoes be in any of the auctions here on Bp.com? Cheers 17 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?763122 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=763122 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=763122 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:47:56 GMT Dr. Greenthumb <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What are you folks using to hold up your tomatoes? I see some using what looks like cheese cloth and panty hose. Cheers 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?763121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=763121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=763121 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:46:10 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4z6ve1Ps-U&amp;pp=ygUdZHdhcmYgdG9tYXRvIGJyZWVkaW5nIHdlYmluYXQ%3D At about 15 minutes he starts on the cross breeding/pollinating technique. At 19:20 he notes tra... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762686 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762686 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762686 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:15:44 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3IxMQdDhapw&amp;pp=ygUgR3Jvd2luZyBmb3IgYSBncmVlbmVyIHdvcmxkIDEyMDE%3D General tomato growing. Very knowledgeable/experienced tomato grower. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762676 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762676 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762676 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:51:25 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nPv28KXNz8o&amp;pp=ygUaZW5kZW1pYyBnYWxhcGFnb3MgdG9tYXRvZXM%3D Growing on lava rocks on the side of a volcano. Maybe this is why they dont mind growing out of a crack ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762675 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762675 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762675 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:04:09 GMT Porkchop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Phenomenal growing by all&#8230;another huge thanks to Dan for keeping score. !! https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=357093 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762617 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762617 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762617 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:45:47 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi. I have an extra rooted clone off the 9.5 plant that grew the 10.06 Clayton. I have not shipped plant material before so no firm guarantees here but I have this one clone avail now &amp; may have... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762410 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762410 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762410 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:07:02 GMT 97pounder! <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi all, I am wondering how people have grown giant tomatoes indoors? Been looking at some of the older ones that did hydroponic, has anyone grown in an ordinary pot and soil? Just in general how has ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762232 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762232 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762232 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:57:21 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Some have theorized that the seed contains or is coated in its own beneficial biology. I don't know if this is true. It might be an interesting experiment to see if bleaching or peroxiding the s... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?762201 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762201 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=762201 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:43:37 GMT Porkchop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Congrats Jay Yohe!!. A SLamMer!! 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761964 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761964 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761964 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:17:05 GMT Saswampo <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Last day to submit tomato entries for this season's contest is this Saturday, 10/18. This date aligns with the final official GPC weigh offs of the season. What a great battle with lots of new PBs... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761921 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761921 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761921 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:42:32 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Last year there were 12 at 7+ lbs this year 28 7+ lb tomatoes! (not including Dan's in order to make an fair comparison) And there may be more out there still. 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761779 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761779 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761779 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:39:04 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356524 Congrats Jim! 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761527 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761527 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761527 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:13:29 GMT Porkchop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Way to grow buddy!!!!! Congratulations!! 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761215 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761215 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=761215 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:07:35 GMT Altitude (to)maters (Scott) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> He brought a monster 5.10 tomato to this weekends weighoff. Photo on my diary https://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=356373 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?760996 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=760996 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=760996 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 22:25:02 GMT