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Topic: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition (Read 12228 times)
nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #20 on:
August 17, 2010, 19:30:09 »
Thanks Mal.
I'll take a picture with a can next to the pumpkin so that we can compare them. Yours looks like it's coming on great.
Neil
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slyfox-mal
Acre
Posts: 349
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #21 on:
August 17, 2010, 19:34:11 »
yes i always like to have something in the picture to use as a size guide if possible but you seem to be doing great so far keep it up and well done
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The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.
nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #22 on:
August 21, 2010, 01:14:21 »
Took these this morning.
Beer bottle to show the size.
Neil
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Jeannine
Hectare
Posts: 11,447
Mapleridge BC Canada
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #23 on:
August 22, 2010, 10:21:41 »
Watch the wood, the slats are a bit wide apart , the weight may press down and cut through, it is going great I wouldn't want anything to happen to it now.It might be the angle but it looks as though all the weight is on that centre slat.
You are doing smashing..goodluck
XX Jeannine
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When God blesses you with a multitude of seeds double the blessing by sharing your seeds with other folks.
1066
Hectare
Posts: 4,390
And all that ..... in Hastings
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #24 on:
August 22, 2010, 11:10:47 »
Wow Nilly - looking fantastic! I bet your daughter is sooooo excited !
1066 :)
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nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #25 on:
August 22, 2010, 16:11:18 »
I agree Jeannine, the pumkin has only just been put on the crate and was aready that shape. I will put something flat underneath to make sure it doesn't get ruined.
Thanks Claire, I'll give it a few more weeks and take a picture of her sitting on it :).
Neil
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slyfox-mal
Acre
Posts: 349
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #26 on:
August 23, 2010, 14:54:29 »
its looking good the neil keep it going if you send me a email i can send you a weight estimate guide that works pretty well by taking three measirements you add the numbers and look on a chart for weight i have two doing ok nothing special one is 120 lb and the other is 150lb both adding about 9 lb per day at the moment good luck all you pkn growers grow em big regards mal
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The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.
nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #27 on:
August 24, 2010, 15:34:40 »
The 3 combined mesurements are:
205" or 320cm
Thanks
Neil
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slyfox-mal
Acre
Posts: 349
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #28 on:
August 24, 2010, 16:55:02 »
hi heil if you have measured correctly the estimated weight is 192 lb for 205 inches keep it going atb mal
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The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.
nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #29 on:
August 24, 2010, 21:33:10 »
Thanks Mal ;)
Springs advised me on what measurements to take.
It measures:
61" left from floor - right at floor, over the top.
57" rear from floor - front at floor, over the top.
87" from front(flower) all the way round parallel to the ground.
Did I measure correctly?
Neil
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slyfox-mal
Acre
Posts: 349
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #30 on:
August 27, 2010, 15:52:49 »
been a poor week for growth this week only put on about 40 lbs each
thats only about 130 lb
thats at about 180 lb still a few weeks to go but no way im getting a biggy this season
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The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.
nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #31 on:
August 27, 2010, 18:56:08 »
I think G/P are such ugly things when they get big.
Yours look great, what's the biggest you have grown?
This is my first year, so it's the biggest and best I have ever grown ;D
Neil
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1066
Hectare
Posts: 4,390
And all that ..... in Hastings
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #32 on:
August 28, 2010, 16:28:17 »
slyfox-mal - that is some pumpkin patch you've got going there! It looks nearly as big as my whole allotment. So how many plants are in there, or is it just the 1 :o
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slyfox-mal
Acre
Posts: 349
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #33 on:
August 28, 2010, 18:34:10 »
this is my first season growing giant veg of any discription so its all new to me also really
1066 there are two plants in just under 1000 sq ft of space its a little small an area than id like but its all i have spare it was where i kept my chickens till last winter
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The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.
1066
Hectare
Posts: 4,390
And all that ..... in Hastings
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #34 on:
August 31, 2010, 09:46:13 »
Well it still looks impressive and I'm sure the chickens have left a favourable mark for your pumpkins ;)
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nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #35 on:
September 05, 2010, 00:39:23 »
Taken yesterday, i'm not sure if Alfie is happy about the pumpkin or being near the beer bottle ;D
weighs approx 18st :o (using the measurement chart)
Neil
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saddad
Hectare
Posts: 17,894
Derby, Derbyshire (Strange, but true!)
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #36 on:
September 05, 2010, 08:26:28 »
Very good.. :)
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nilly71
Hectare
Posts: 1,305
Romford,Essex
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #37 on:
September 11, 2010, 22:06:37 »
Took this, this afternoon ;D
approx 21st
Neil
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Jeannine
Hectare
Posts: 11,447
Mapleridge BC Canada
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #38 on:
September 11, 2010, 22:12:46 »
Wow, well done.I bet your kids are very proud of you XX Jeannine
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When God blesses you with a multitude of seeds double the blessing by sharing your seeds with other folks.
1066
Hectare
Posts: 4,390
And all that ..... in Hastings
Re: Squash64 and othe G/P growers, you have competition
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Reply #39 on:
September 15, 2010, 07:51:31 »
great progress Nilly. When are you going to harvest it? I'm also wondering how you will harvest something that big! ;D
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