http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=40 Last 25 Posts for the 'Bushel Gourd 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/ lunker99 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> A person who uses bushel gourds to turn into pottery contacted me looking to purchase some for her craft. We didn't grow this year so we don't have anything to share. She is located in Toronto, Cana... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761550 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=761550 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=761550 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:15:19 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> It's the only thing missing in my life about it and I coulda asked sooner, butt it's just not until I realize every year I HAVE some good seeds, lol. If yer hardcore you can skip to my loo @ 4:00 or i... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?752216 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=752216 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=752216 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:57:21 GMT Jarosh <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Looking for advice on dealing with downy mildew on BG and LG. I thought I had it figured out last year, but still lost a lot of leaves. Although my pumpkins had never looked better, never seen any d... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?749470 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=749470 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=749470 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:04:30 GMT NDV <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I accidentally fried a couple plants earlier this week because I forgot it was getting up to 75 and sunny, and left their greenhouses closed, would it be too late to restart a plant? One of the Bushel... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?741824 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=741824 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=741824 Sun, 19 May 2024 10:31:40 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz10A8PAw_4&amp;pp=ygUSR2lhbnQgYnVzaGVsIGdvdXJk Some moulded, some molded. It looks like a LOT of work. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?739820 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=739820 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=739820 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:17:43 GMT Wyecomber <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Looking for bushel gourd seed. Don't really care on crosses. Let me know what u got. Thanks Dave Explorer04@yahoo.com 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?736331 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=736331 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=736331 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:48:33 GMT big moon <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was just perusing the GPC page it looks like bushel gourds dont go heavy that often anymore? What's up? Did they change the chart? Ideas? 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?735660 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=735660 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=735660 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:02:07 GMT Team Wexler <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I haven't kept up with State records lately however, the last Kentucky record BG that I'm aware of was 250 lbs. Nick McCaslin weighed in this weekend with 276. If this is a new record, congr... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?734796 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=734796 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=734796 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:04:04 GMT big moon <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was just looking at Steve Connolly's diary, I noticed he is growing two distinct lines this year. I would classify them as the 1. Light green snouted 2.Dark green round (unsnouted) I have alway... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732840 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=732840 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=732840 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:37:57 GMT english 1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> have two main vines should i cut one vine or leave them grow and leave one pumpkin on one of the vines???? 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732053 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=732053 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=732053 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:49:42 GMT Dig n Doug <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The seeds have been harvested and dried out. They have not been tested but I feel very confident that they are viable. Any clubs that are interested in the seeds for their auctions, please e-mail: do... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?724086 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=724086 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=724086 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:18:57 GMT Ratfinkfvr <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know AG&#8217;s cantaloupe, will bushel gourds do the same under environmental stress? I have had temperatures drop during the night to mid 40&#8217;s with average rainfall. I am seeing good cantalo... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?723136 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=723136 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=723136 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:56:07 GMT Holloway <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know with melons and pumpkins you try to leave them on the vine till weighoff time so they hold weight better. My bushel gourds finished up quicker than expected. I know gourds dry out on the vine, ... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721797 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=721797 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=721797 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:24:28 GMT Vimes (wizeheart@gmail.com) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> We are growing giant bushel gourds here in East Texas. Several gourds have set on side vines. Should we pinch the ends of the vines to help them do well? Any guidelines would be appreciated. Thanks. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719883 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=719883 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=719883 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 23:20:15 GMT Curtis UK <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Really struggling to get seeds to germinate for grafting stock. Can anyone point me to a &quot;fool-proof&quot; YouTube video showing how to prepare the seed? I tried the one with pliers and ended up ... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717793 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=717793 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=717793 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:59:22 GMT Gray B <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Please take a look at the photo I posted. Chris Brown has contacted me and the top 3 seeds (from an auction this year) are genuine. The bottom 2 seeds appear to be fakes. Unfortunately, I have had the... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?716662 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=716662 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=716662 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:01:33 GMT Penryngarden <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Never Have I ever grown a bushel gourd. How much room do I need to grow a bushel gourd ? 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?713852 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=713852 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=713852 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:56:22 GMT novato <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hola amigos: Busco semillas de calabazas varias. Intercambio por semillas de mi zona Alicante (Espa&#241;a-Mediterr&#225;neo) Gracias. 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?713676 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=713676 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=713676 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:29:25 GMT jsterry <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Bout at the bottom of the barrel on seeds and wanna offer seeds to clubs for their auction if interested. Email me at jeremyterry@gmail.com, take request in order. Thanks all for giving the 384 a shot... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?709878 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=709878 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=709878 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:28:46 GMT pumpconn <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Congrats Eric for your PA State Bushel Gourd Record. Does anyone know the cross of Erik's Gourd? 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?708567 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=708567 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=708567 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:18:28 GMT Howard <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Fred entered a 347 lb. nice one at the Howard Dill Great Pumpkin Classic. Current GPC leader. All results will be posted eventually on GPC list. Danny Dill 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?708413 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=708413 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=708413 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 09:32:51 GMT Copen36 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone know of a place for weighing gourds in Texas? Or can I self weigh them with a certified scale with witnesses? Thanks 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?707097 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=707097 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=707097 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:08:37 GMT Vimes (wizeheart@gmail.com) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Last year we gave a friend one of our gourd plants to try growing, which was from seeds we had bought from a prize gourd over 200 pounds. The plant did not make a big vine and it was pulled with gourd... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?706462 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=706462 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=706462 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:44:24 GMT Green Toe <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> This is the first year that I have been able to get a BG to the patch I have researched and read all the posts here it seems everyone pollinates on a secondary but I&#8217;m not exactly sure why I hav... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?705950 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=705950 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=705950 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:29:20 GMT Green Toe <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The main on my green house bushel gourd is pointing almost straight up about 2 ft. I&#8217;m worried about it snapping I don&#8217;t have any experience with BGs this is the first year I got any to ge... 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?705238 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=705238 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=40&p=705238 Thu, 20 May 2021 19:59:27 GMT