Growing giant pumpkins

[Snowwark]

I have a friend who is growing giant pumpkins. I've asked him to join us on the F&G board, and tell us a bit about his pumpkin growing, how it's done, how big they're supposed to get, why he got into it, that kind of stuff. :)

He's kindly agreed, and should be here in the next couple of days (or sooner! :)), to give us the scoop!

I keep thinking of him as GourdGuy, but I'm really not sure what user name he'll choose. ;) :)

It's pretty interesting stuff, so stayed tuned, BUDS! :) :)

[amid chaos]

Going to have to dig up the pics of ours....from several years ago...the one where we have a picture of 2 year old Abigail IN the pumpkin..a fav of mine.

Love the big pumpkin competitions, will look forward to hearing from your friend, Kim.

[Snowwark]

I looked at that thread earlier, Vanessa. Would you like me to add the link to it? :)

[olena]

Awwww....makes me want to watch the Charlie Brown Halloween Special.

[Mamu]

The <font color=orange>PUMPKIN MAN</font> is coming I can't wait :bounce: (We need an orange bounce)

Every year we have a pumpkin carving day with my children and grandchildren and their friends. It's so much fun. Everyone does a great job even the little ones.

[marydmjj]

How exciting. My boys would love to grow giant pumpkins. I have regular size growing now and can't wait to see little tiny pumpkins on them. Looking forward to reading his posts.

[drat]

Hi, this is drat.
I'm still learning about your on-line community so forgive me if I'm a little clumsy. Snowwark has been a friend for many years (she's a fine Northern lass) and has asked me to post some info and pictures of my giant pumkins.

I am still a "newbie" to pumpkins as this is only my second year of growing them so I am far from an expert. However, I would be happy to share my experiences with all of you. This is an opportune time to start watching the growth of the pumpkins a they have just ben pollinated (by hand) and are starting to grow. I will figure out how to post pictures of the growth stages as pictures speak a thousand words.

Why is it exciting is it to grow giant pumpkins? Show me another potentially 1300 pound vegetable and I'll show you why!

More to follow.
drat

[amid chaos]

Welcome, welcome Drat...the big pumpkin man!!!

Looking forward to hearing about and seeing your giants!

Kim is a pretty special person...we've had some awfully good times together.;)

[olena]

Welcome, drat!!!!!

This should be great fun. If you need a place to host some pics, let me know. I can help you out. The only problem is that I'll be out of town for the next 10 days.

I hope to read some great stuff when I return...:D

[Snowwark]

Oh Drat, you're here!!! :p :) Welcome to the Flower & Garden board!

We're all looking forward to your first thread, gourd guy!;)

:)