http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=37 Last 25 Posts for the 'Pumpkin Growing in New Zealand' 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/ Tree Doctor <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> We are trying to set up a patch tour while on the next Pumpkin Tour in February 2024 in New Zealand. If someone could contact Dave Stelts we&#8217;d like to check it out! Dstelts65@gmail.com 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732746 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=732746 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=732746 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:14:56 GMT Russ84 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi I am a new grower just wondering we&#8217;re we can source sum seeds from what I have been reading getting a good seed is key if anyone could help me it would be much appreciated thanks 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?715731 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=715731 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=715731 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:15:34 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Deadline for people getting seeds from the US or Canada, these seeds need to be in Eddy's hands by the 1st of August NO EXCEPTIONS. This allows enough time for the phytosanitary certificate to be s... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?605729 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=605729 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=605729 Wed, 24 May 2017 23:05:31 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi guys, I've set up a Facebook group for Southern Hemisphere Giant Pumpkin Growers. I know a lot of people already use Facebook to have conversations with growers but some might not know growers i... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?602452 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=602452 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=602452 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 19:01:59 GMT VTSteve <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Eddy didn't mix anything up, but apparently customs did. I sent about 200 seeds to Grace Lusty in Hamilton. If anyone received seeds they didn't ask for, they probably belong to Grace. She distri... 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?578520 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=578520 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=578520 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 17:54:57 GMT iceman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Well it seems as though we are getting more regulations and restrictions. As I have done seeds from all over and am in the process of getting everything into the down under countries, we will be fa... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?574798 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=574798 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=574798 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 11:01:21 GMT iceman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am starting to put the wheels in motion to get all seeds to the growers down under, with all the rules and changes to the rules, I don't want to wait until the last minute, So if you have seeds des... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?570590 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=570590 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=570590 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 12:44:39 GMT Bubba Presley <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> http://worldwidegiantgrowers.com/ODD_Veggie_Contest.html 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?561518 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=561518 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=561518 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:57:55 GMT iceman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> We new it was coming and as New Zealand, Australia has followed and all seeds entering will need a Pyto. So I will be doing the same as I did for New Zealand If you have seeds for either, or someo... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?561068 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=561068 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=561068 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:33:35 GMT RookieNZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi all Just wanting to say Hi. I have been growing an Atlantic Giant which I picked up at Mitre10. I had no idea what I was in for, but now I am hooked. No idea of it's genetics, so will have to se... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?559775 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=559775 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=559775 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:57:02 GMT Bubba Presley <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is there interest in starting a contest? I have a gentlemen who thinks we might find 10 guys willing to put in $35 a piece &amp; have a $350 prize pot.I will post the page at WWGG if we have 10 on boa... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?559115 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=559115 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=559115 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:15:47 GMT WiZZy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am so proud of Grace in New Zealand... It all started with planting a lil seed from the RMGVG Club seed Promo... and she has gone viral.. Check her out on FaceBook. Her Lucky the lil pumpkin is tr... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?538193 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=538193 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=538193 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:00:14 GMT pipster <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Well done Tim harris. 754.5 kg ! 34 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?537790 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=537790 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=537790 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 20:16:01 GMT AAA.NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> All the best for tomorrow Tim. Go get that record. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?537734 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=537734 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=537734 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:52:45 GMT mitlem <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> A big congrats to Aaron Akkerman for his 732.5kg. (1614 lbs)pumpkin. 16 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?537195 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=537195 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=537195 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:09:23 GMT mitlem <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know a few of you visit this site but are quiet on this board, So do share, how has your season gone so far? Hope there are some big ones out there! Also introduce yourself if your new here! 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?534879 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=534879 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=534879 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:25:04 GMT WiZZy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Pumpkin people do make the world GROW Round....Grace's lil pumpkin is going to the BIG SHOW in PA this year, for all the BigZ to sign and take a picture with... Grace has done a fantastic job of grow... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?534782 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=534782 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=534782 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:05:29 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> OK, so the season is almost started here (it may have for some of you) but lets put our guesses down, whoever gets the closest will win a prize. Heaviest pumpkin grown in NZ in 2015. My guess wi... 20 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?523206 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=523206 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=523206 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:49:34 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello, just wanted to see who checks this out and who is growing in the upcoming season here in NZ: I'm growing, are you? 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?514572 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=514572 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=514572 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:31:42 GMT WaikatoChiefs <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Congratulations Mitlem and Sam on a new NZ record. Checking on the internet 690kg almost double previous record of 364kg. Awesome effort, is it also a Southern hemisphere record??. Go the mighty Chief... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?505835 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=505835 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=505835 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:17:55 GMT Down Under <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone else got things going across the ditch? Cheers Clinton 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?502487 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=502487 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=502487 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:10:52 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi everyone I am happy to announce that The Great Pumpkin Carnival at Hamilton gardens on the 30th of March has been registered as an official GPC weigh off location. I'll post more on the websi... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?500707 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=500707 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=500707 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:47:24 GMT Stuani <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I planted 7 seeds from a giant pumpkin here in Brazil, but died. I need to get a giant pumpkin for a contest in April here in Brazil. I'm looking for the possibility to buy a giant pumpkin and bring t... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?500649 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=500649 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=500649 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:42:13 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello everyone. I have been busy talking to people all over the place in regards to their competitions next year, with the aim of having them all listed on the events page on my site, making it eas... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?491689 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=491689 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=491689 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:13:08 GMT Giant Pumpkins NZ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Was just thinking today I didn't hear much about this event? How did everyone go? Did John produce anything amazing this year? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476407 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=476407 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=37&p=476407 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:43:17 GMT