http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=36 Last 25 Posts for the 'Giant Corn and Sunflower 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/ ReneeSJolivette <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi folks. I'm new to this forum and to the world of giant sunflowers. I have been trying to determine what the CA state record is for tallest sunflower. Can anyone tell me what it is or where I might ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?760836 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=760836 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=760836 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:59:49 GMT treetop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> my corn is at 16ft now my sunflowers are at 13 to 14.hows everyone doing this yr?treetop 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?758853 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=758853 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=758853 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:23:31 GMT Dutch Brad <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> the WR tallest sunflower will fall multiple times this year by multiple growers in multiple countries. It has been 11 years since the last record. It's just rumours and it's not me. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?758140 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=758140 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=758140 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:40:32 GMT Dalton <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Everyone loves a good Cinderella/underdog story. Pick your pumpkin underdog. Out of last years crop which underdog seed will produce the biggest pumpkin? Let&#8217;s say any seeds outside of last year... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?753817 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=753817 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=753817 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:17:21 GMT Hounddog <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Looking for the Giant head sunflower. Where might I find these seeds? The ones in the stores really suck any more. They have giant stalks but small heads. Thanks folks 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?753457 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=753457 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=753457 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:34:00 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Corn is a good (summer) cover crop... Some agronomy guys seem to say that building your soil can be as simple as planting corn. I'd think non gmo corn would be better for the soil, but who knows. ... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?749392 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=749392 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=749392 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:17:43 GMT Grower Steve <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> After 30 years of growing I am lucky enough to have broken the USA tall sunflower record this year with a 26'5&quot; SF. I've got a few pics on my diary. 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?746657 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=746657 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=746657 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:13:49 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/corn/news/articles.03/Tillers-0623.html It says they dont detract/distract measurably from the main stalk. 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?745198 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=745198 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=745198 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:27:18 GMT Kirk C <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Are there any 5 gallon contests this year? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?741334 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=741334 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=741334 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:53:48 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone have a &quot;how to&quot; for tall sunflowers? I read the SNGPG article this past winter about the USA record. Still needing an idiots guide to tall sunflowers however. 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?740342 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=740342 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=740342 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:30:46 GMT Kirk C <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Please let me know if you have contact info for Chris Brown Kchenier8@gmail.com Thanks - Kirk 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738273 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=738273 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=738273 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 09:54:56 GMT GVGO EXECUTIVE <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Can you email us if you have some bulk large heads seeds. If you&#8217;re growing for large heads this year we&#8217;d lilt to chat with you. Thanks Kirk President -GVGO Gvgogrowers.com Gvgo.... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?730764 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=730764 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=730764 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:35:31 GMT BigYellow <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Ahead of the 2023 season how do you guys start your seeds? Do you pre-treat them, sow them direct in the dirt or start in pots, and what temperature do you germinate them at? Finally, when does your s... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?729172 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=729172 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=729172 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:10:39 GMT grunt worker <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The GVGO silent auction is now on There was only 40 viable seeds in the North American record due to insect damage This will be the last chance to obtain them 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?727071 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=727071 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=727071 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:34:08 GMT Whidbey <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I grew several tall sunflowers right next to a few grown for head size. My question is whether cross pollination might be an issue causing the tall ones to be shorter and the big headed ones to be sma... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?723920 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=723920 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=723920 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:32:16 GMT ZAPPA <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have grown wide head sunflowers for many years. I am on a new property and now I am getting some damage from either birds or chipmunks, or possibly squirrels. If you have some pests going after you... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721134 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=721134 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=721134 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:55:18 GMT Saswampo <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Taking a shot at growing a Chris Brown &quot;wide&quot; sunflower. It's in a 22gal pot. Current height is 7'. The head is beginning to take shape and is about 2&quot; across. Question... at wha... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=720490 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=720490 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:23:00 GMT Whidbey <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> New to growing sunflowers. I have a dozen or so in a wind-protected, sunny area. At about two feet high several have suddenly bent at the ground level and tipped over. Ideas? Too dry? Too wet? Other i... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720480 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=720480 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=720480 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:44:12 GMT mshy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello. Does anybody have any seeds available from large headed sunflowers over 27&quot;? Will buy or trade. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719050 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=719050 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=719050 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:03:06 GMT Schalks92 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How many days for the tall or wide sunflowers. And I was wondering if the seeds are good to grow after a few years of being saved. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?718494 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=718494 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=718494 Tue, 10 May 2022 08:49:46 GMT Ned <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> There was some nice seeds being shared in the seed exchange this year and I was glad to be a part of it. I noticed some of the giant sunflowers are a thinner JET BLACK color and some of the other big... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717286 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=717286 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=717286 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:46:43 GMT Joel Young <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Contact info: joels.image@gmail.com 200 seeds for $28 shipping included https://www.ebay.com/itm/165403073533 I've grown this variety of Java Maize since 2015 and now have a consistent 9-... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717197 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=717197 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=717197 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 07:35:02 GMT Pumpkin whisperer <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone sell grafted melons and sprouted long goards? Please email me at gktomtom7@gmail.com 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717191 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=717191 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=717191 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:10:30 GMT novato <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hola... Intercambio semillas de tomates de varios tipos diferentes, girasoles, y otras semillas de mi zona... Alicante, Mediterr&#225;neo Spain) Gracias. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?713677 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=713677 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=713677 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:35:21 GMT treetop <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> going over 20 feet today.mild fall still have hopes for one big one that has not tassel. treetop 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?708928 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=708928 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=36&p=708928 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:15:39 GMT