Author Topic: Guess who won the giant pumpkin competition (Read 7044 times)

Squash64 · « **on:** October 18, 2009, 16:09:30 »

It took 3 men to roll it into the wheelbarrow

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and get the wheelbarrow upright

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and then tip it out.

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More help was needed at the scales

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But it won!

186lb 8oz.

Hope Dave's back is ok!

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caroline7758 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2009, 16:36:26 »

Wow! Congratulations! What will you do with it now?

ceres · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2009, 16:49:44 »

That's a monster, well done! Isn't it amazing what nature can do in such a short period, with a bit of expert help of course!

shirlton · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2009, 17:06:08 »

I knew that you would win Betty. I just couldn't believe how big it was a fortnight ago. Congratulations

Jayb · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2009, 17:16:51 »

Wow, what a beauty and a monster at the same time!
Can it be eaten, carved or what?

Well done

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2009, 17:28:09 »

What sort of scales do you use?

Squash64 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:31:28 »

Quote from: caroline7758 on October 18, 2009, 16:36:26

Wow! Congratulations! What will you do with it now?

Thanks :)

I thought that it might be a good idea to sell slices (complete with seeds) with the money going to our charities.
I've already given 4 big ones to Sikh temples in Birmingham.

reddyreddy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:32:45 »

Wow!! What variety was it? Any top tips for growing them huge? (I live miles away so don;t worry, no threat for next year!!) ;)

Squash64 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:33:17 »

Quote from: ceres on October 18, 2009, 16:49:44

That's a monster, well done! Isn't it amazing what nature can do in such a short period, with a bit of expert help of course!

I don't know about the expert help, I just let it grow! But you are right, to go from seed to monster in less than six months is amazing!

Squash64 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:34:55 »

Quote from: shirlton on October 18, 2009, 17:06:08

I knew that you would win Betty. I just couldn't believe how big it was a fortnight ago. Congratulations

Thanks Shirl :)
It was 50lbs heavier than the one that came second.

shirlton · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:36:04 »

Wow!!!!!

Squash64 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:37:06 »

Quote from: Jayb on October 18, 2009, 17:16:51

Wow, what a beauty and a monster at the same time!
Can it be eaten, carved or what?

Well done

Thanks :)
There are so many other varieties which don't grow huge but taste delicious that I don't think the giants are worth eating. BUT, I am going to sell slices of it for anyone who wants to try.

Squash64 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:38:39 »

Quote from: Robert_Brenchley on October 18, 2009, 17:28:09

What sort of scales do you use?

I don't know what make they are Robert, but you can see them in the fourth photo above.

Squash64 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2009, 18:45:38 »

Quote from: reddyreddy on October 18, 2009, 18:32:45

Wow!! What variety was it? Any top tips for growing them huge? (I live miles away so don;t worry, no threat for next year!!) ;)

It is Sumo from www.mammothonion.co.uk
I grew it on a heap of last year's horse manure and bedding. Once the first fruit had set and was growing well, I removed all the other fruits which appeared.
When I remembered, I fed it with Maxicrop. Only watered it in the last month when we didn't have much rain.

lorna · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2009, 19:02:58 »

Congratulations, now that's what I cal a WHOPPER!!

Squash64 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2009, 21:23:10 »

Quote from: lorna on October 18, 2009, 19:02:58

Congratulations, now that's what I cal a WHOPPER!!

Thank you :)

Sholls · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2009, 21:53:50 »

Wowser! :o That is a beast, congratulations!

I wish you luck cutting it up, what's the plan of attack? ???

Squash64 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2009, 06:23:57 »

Quote from: sholls on October 18, 2009, 21:53:50

Wowser! :o That is a beast, congratulations!

I wish you luck cutting it up, what's the plan of attack? ???

Thanks :)
I've never cut one of the giants before, they are usually given away whole. I'm sure there will be plenty of help (and advice) when I try to cut it up.

1066 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2009, 07:31:19 »

well done!! I'm surpirsed anyone else bothers to enter ;) ::) ;D

Digeroo · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2009, 08:40:18 »

Are you selling the seeds? They are much more valuable than the flesh.

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Author Topic: Guess who won the giant pumpkin competition (Read 7044 times)