Re: pumpkins in the home garden
Rick,
Glenn Cheam wrote an email to with the following text. He and I run the
Ottawa St. Lawrence Growers Association. Not tryin to solicit new
members but we are the main weighof site in your vicinity. We are a
not-for-profit association. All the money goes into newsletters, seed
distribution and running our weighofff in the Ottawa Byward market. We
have over 500 members from all over the world, USA, Australia, Ireland,
England, Japan, South Africa etc. They are all members mainly for the
seeds we distribute and the information in the newsletters. Do not feel
pressured to join but do plan to come to Ottawa in October for the
weighoff ( with or without a pumpkin) You will be amazed.
In addition there is a seminar at Guelph University this Sunday. The
OSLGA will be having a seed bazaar and there will be numerous speakers.
Cost is $25. It is sponsored by the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Growers
Association which is an association of the OSLG, Port Elgin and Sarnia
growers association. Everyone is welcome. Write back if you want more
details.
MESSAGE FROM GLENN
Just wanted to let you know that I am formally from Ile Bizard and the
size of my pumpkin patch was 8'square. I ended up growing a 602 lb
pumpkin! Just let the vines grow onto the grass. Also, if you'd like to
get quality seeds from a trustworthy group, you can get a membership
with
the Ottawa St Lawrence Growers association for $25 Cdn. In addition to
getting great seeds, there are 4 newsletters with lots of info and the
weigh off is held in October at the Byward market in Ottawa( only 1 1/5
hrs away) We have several members from Quebec already.
If you'd like to join, send the money to: P.O. Box 459, Stittsville,
Ontario; K2S 1A6.
Rick Lee wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Rookie here (first message), and I was wondering if anyone tried growing
> the giant pumpkin in an area smaller than 2,500sq ft.
>
> I have been fascinated with the process of growing the giant pumpkin,
> and I want to get involved, but I live in the city and am stuck with the
> limitation of a small backyard.
>
> My entire back yard is 3,000 sq ft, and I was planning on allocating max
> 500sq ft to the plant. My intention is not to grow a killer pumpkin,
> but one that is in the ballpark of about 80-150lbs. in my first year.
>
> These are my questions:
> 1. Is it possible given my size limitation?
> 2. Will the vines overrun the rest of my vegetable garden? (and
> backyard?)
> 3. Is it better to have a square or a rectangular area?
>
> There is still snow on the ground here, but I wanted to plan my garden
> soon, and any help would be greatly appreciated. If anyone could share
> their experiences with growing in a small area, that would be great!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick Lee
> Kirkland, (Montreal) Canada
>
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