Author Topic: 2006 Pumpkin Competition Chat (Read 58205 times)

Curryandchips · « **Reply #100 on:** March 07, 2006, 18:56:23 »

My pleasure Lorna, I do not feel ashamed to declare myself a total novice when dealing with the mystical art of pumpkin growing ! I will be growing winter squashes for consumption, but I think the pumpkins will be purely for fun!

Jesse · « **Reply #101 on:** March 07, 2006, 19:21:50 »

gosh, you lot sowing already. Think I might also be left at the starting post, no special secrets here either although I might try a liquid chicken manure...if I can stand the smell that is.

lorna · « **Reply #102 on:** March 07, 2006, 19:38:58 »

Jesse. Thought I would experiment, just sown a couple of seeds.As I have never grown anything (other than toms & cues) this year will be a real learning year. I am a real novice but boy I am enjoying myself ;D I do get a supply of horse poo from family horse (when the kids remember to bring me some)
Lorna

Jesse · « **Reply #103 on:** March 07, 2006, 20:20:55 »

that's what it's all about isn't it, having fun and experimenting :D

Curryandchips · « **Reply #104 on:** March 07, 2006, 20:26:29 »

Great fun, and the competition hasnt really even started yet. I try and explain to my gardening neighbours how enjoyable this site is, but I gather they think I am a bit loopy. Come to think of it, they are probably right ;)

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #105 on:** March 10, 2006, 21:29:05 »

Curry, my family think I am BONKERS! but what the hey, keeps em amused!! I have no secret weapon :'( AND I haven't sown mine yet! :o
DP wanders off desperately trying to thinkof secret weapon.........laser? No, taiser? No, B52, whilst nice as a drink.....NO, aha, she starts to formulate a plan involving manure and nettles! ;D

chuff · « **Reply #106 on:** March 18, 2006, 20:46:52 »

I have just bought giant pumpkin seeds, so count me in ;D

lorna · « **Reply #107 on:** March 18, 2006, 21:00:36 »

Curry. Oh dear, have you seen the post from Chuff? The lady has got seeds for GIANT pumpkins!! ::) ::)
Any American members out there that can tell me what my seeds might produce. They are HOWDEN and Conneticut Fields.

Jesse · « **Reply #108 on:** March 18, 2006, 21:22:19 »

I grew conneticut field last year, my largest pumpkin weighed 14.5lbs

I'm not an expert pumpkin grower so I'm sure they can get much bigger than that ;D

lorna · « **Reply #109 on:** March 18, 2006, 21:41:57 »

Jesse. Thanks for that. I will certainly be delighted if my first attempts get anywhere near that weight ;D

grawrc · « **Reply #110 on:** March 18, 2006, 21:50:33 »

I'll be delighted if they grow at all, given the start to this season. >:( >:( ::)

Curryandchips · « **Reply #111 on:** March 18, 2006, 23:28:44 »

40 lbs is my best shot so far, but I am sure I can do better if goaded. Sadly no pictures ...

lorna · « **Reply #112 on:** March 18, 2006, 23:46:47 »

Curry. OMG may we please have a section for Smallest pumpkin????

grawrc · « **Reply #113 on:** March 19, 2006, 02:06:48 »

The cutest pumpkin? The ugliest pumpkin? The most misshapen pumpkin? the list goes on and on... ;D

myrtle · « **Reply #114 on:** March 19, 2006, 09:49:26 »

My Big Max and Mars are up and hatless! No sign of Becky yet though.

lorna · « **Reply #115 on:** March 19, 2006, 10:27:10 »

Myrtle. They look good. It looks like I should have used bigger pot when I planted my two seeds. Still the main sow will be in couple of weeks or more so will make sure about size of pot. Do you pot them on further or do they then go straight in to ground?
Many thanks Lorna.

myrtle · « **Reply #116 on:** March 19, 2006, 11:38:55 »

I'm no expert on pumpkin growing, Lorna. I only sow one seed per 3" pot and I shall pot up to a larger pot if the roots start to show through the bottom or if this darned cold weather continues. I shall also sow direct into a prepared area at the lottie in about a month if I've prepared the area by then!! :)

lorna · « **Reply #117 on:** March 19, 2006, 11:50:08 »

Thanks Myrtle. I will sow again bit later on..I have a greenhouse but I don't keep the temperature very high mainly because of the expense but it is enough to keep all my cuttings ok.
Lorna

Andy H · « **Reply #118 on:** March 19, 2006, 15:44:56 »

Will be trying to beat last years 138lb ;D

Jesse · « **Reply #119 on:** March 19, 2006, 15:48:24 »

:o there's no hope for me then! ;D ;D

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