RE: need seeds
- Subject: RE: need seeds
- From: t* c* <t*@msn.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 21:29:51 -0800
Thanks for the answer to my question. Now I will be prepared when it's my
time for me to enter my future
500 lb-er!
> From: ues@charter.net
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: RE: need seeds
> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:23:45 -0500
>
> It's actually very simple. You roll the pumpkin over right onto a waiting
> pallet. Then simply get two 20 year old guys to help you lift the pumpkin
> 4ft up into the back of your pickup truck. After this you drive it to the
> local weigh-off site they take care of it there with a fork lift. Then you
> bring it home and off-load it by simply lifting said 500 pound behemoth out
> of the back of your 4 foot high pickup truck. Then call your best friend
up
> the road to brag about your pumpkin, only to find out he purchased a new
> tractor with front forks on it and he could have lifted it for you to begin
> with. Then you spend the next 3 days applying ice to your back and laying
> on the couch basking in your newfound gardening abilities.
> Simple...
> Darren O.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
> timothy chapman
> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 2:49 PM
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: RE: need seeds
>
> Congrats!! I have one question...obviously you didn't wheel it in a red
> wagon
> like I did...so how do you deliver a 500 lb pumpkin to the fair?
> tlchap
> > From: ues@charter.net
> > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > Subject: RE: need seeds
> > Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:18:54 -0400
> >
> > I had my first 500 pounder this year. I also entered into our local ag
> > fair. Second place was 28 lbs. It was still fun but also a little
> > embarrassing. It did generate a lot of interest though, so hopefully
next
> > year there will be a few AG's in the running.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
> Of
> > timothy chapman
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:26 AM
> > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > Subject: RE: need seeds
> >
> > Hello, I am a brand new member. I just grew my first pumpkin from home
> > depot
> > seeds, weighing in at 73 lbs. I was so proud I entered it in the county
> > fair
> > and they gave me a first prize, I guess our fair doesn't have very high
> > expectations. I am hooked on growing a bigger one now and I would like
to
> > buy
> > seeds to grow one of those really big ones. May I have the info. Also
> what
> > do
> > you all do with the pumpkins after you grow them. Everyone is asking me
> > what
> > I am going to do with it, and I said...pumpkin pies maybe?
> > tlchap@msn.com
> >
> > > From: NormanMeier@aol.com
> > > Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:12:56 -0400
> > > Subject: Re: need seeds
> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > >
> > > looking seeds from a giant pumpkins normanmeier@aol.com
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 10/21/2008 12:38:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > manke@in-form.com writes:
> > >
> > > Be careful with your expectations of grand growth with the HomeDepot
> > > Dill Ags. Last year I planted the same seed and produced medium
sized
> > > fruit. This year I tried the Dill Ags from my local garden/seed store
> > > and it produced only a 115 pounder. Meanwhile, for only the price of
> > > postage, I received seed from Bill Foss (www.billsbigpumpkins.com) and
> > > grew a 436 pound beauty with little effort.
> > >
> > > Seeds seem to be good for a few years if stored properly (cool & dark)
> > > so give it a shot with the ones you have.
> > >
> > > If any one is interested in seeds from my 436, send me an email at
> > > thatsrhomer@yahoo.com and I can reply with an address for you to send
a
> > > SASBE.
> > >
> > > BTW, I am also on the prowl for seeds from growers for next years
> > > harvest. I have room for about 10 giant plants this season, so I am
> > > looking for variety!
> > >
> > > Good luck Typhoid & Jim
> > >
> > > Scott
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> Behalf
> > > Of James Ward
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 11:19 AM
> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > > Subject: Re: need seeds
> > >
> > > Hey Typhoid Mary...
> > >
> > > Atleast you have tried! I have thought about it for 2 years now and
> > > have yet to actually start a seed! I bought the Dill Atlantic Giant
> > > seeds at Home Depot 2 times now and have yet to actually try... I get
> > > nervous about failure.
> > >
> > > I have decided, however, that 2009 is going to be my year to bite the
> > > bullet and take a chance. So, I am also on the look out for some good
> > > seeds...
> > > dunno if my ones from the past would still be good. I have a
> greenhouse
> > > (6x8 hobby) that I can use to start seeds in... have plenty of pots...
> > > plenty of water... plenty of organic fertilizers... access to plenty
of
> > > good, aged manure (sheep)... plenty of compost... plenty of pots (some
> > > very large)... and finally... plenty of courage!!!
> > >
> > > I wish you luck for 2009... Grow a big one... a gigantic one!!!
> > >
> > > Peace,
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Carol" <caclear@efn.org>
> > > To: <owner-pumpkins@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:17
> > > Subject: need seeds
> > >
> > >
> > > > After 4 years of failing to produce a giant pumpkin I am sending out
> a
> > >
> > > > plea for some good seeds. I have a good place to grow, plenty of
> > > water,
> > > > all the rotted manure I want, a green house to start seeds, and a
> > > great
> > > > desire to raise a large (alright I admit it, an enormous giant)
> > > pumpkin.
> > > > Lately it seems I am the Typhoid Mary of growers, one year it was
the
> > > > deer, then a flock of wild turkeys, mice, bug infestation, frosts,
> > > too
> > > > hot, you name it and it seems like it has happened to me . At some
> > > point
> > > > my bad luck has to run out, and I am thinking about next year
> already.
> > >
> > > > Anyone willing to risk their seeds to Old Typhoid Mary?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Carol
> > > >
> > > >
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