Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #213

It was interesting. She kept saying that she didn't know what to expect in terms of our ability and our desires for the class, so I think she was a little unprepared, which is to be understood. She spent about an hour talking about the Ukraine and it's history. She said she has a good idea of what we want to learn and will have more for next week. Once we got to the language part, it was more enjoyable.

I think the rest of the course should go well. Thank you very much for setting this up.

Alan




At 03:01 AM 9/25/2003 -0500, you wrote:

pumpkins DIGEST Thursday, September 25 2003 Volume 01 : Number 213



In this issue:

RE: pumpkin seeds
Weighing Your Pumpkin
How to grow world class giant pumpkins lll (fwd)
Weighing Your Pumpkin
Request: pumpkin seeds, hairline cracks
A California Patch Update - Baby Beluga Comes Up for Air
Re: Request: pumpkin seeds, hairline cracks
Re: Green Pumpkins
Re: Weighing Your Pumpkin
Re: Green Pumpkins
RE: (no subject) WCGP 3 Kevin!
New Ohio State Record- Barnesville, OH

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:40:28 +0000
From: "sue chamberlain" <esue53@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds

Thank you George, Any and all information is so much apreciated. People
on the lists have been so wonderful.

Thank you again and I will try these

From: "George Webster" Reply-To: pumpkins@hort.net To: Subject: RE:
pumpkin seeds Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:08:51 -0700 Sue, Growers on the
list do not sell their seeds because the Atlantic Giant patent to sell
them is owned by Howard Dill, the seed's originator. To purchase seeds
from Howard, go to www.howarddill.com The best time to buy seeds from him
is in a few months ..... after '03 harvest and weigh-offs are over. You
can also get some outstanding seeds from growers on this list by sending
them a self-addressed-stamped bubble pack with a request for some of
their seeds. You can find out how to contact many growers by going to
http://aggc.1wh.com/aggc_main.asp then click on "join". You will find
everything you ever want to know about Atlantic Giant genetics at this
site. You will also be able to pick up some great seeds at some of the
club auctions that you will see listed on this site this winter or by
joining some of the pumpkin clubs who will send you some nice seeds when
you sign up as a member. Also, keep in mind, the size of the pumpkin from
which you are getting your seeds from is not necessarily important. The
right cross (genetics) is a more important consideration. Some of the
hottest "in demand" seeds right now are from pumpkins in the 500 - 600
lb. range. Best of luck in '04 George Webster Napa, CA -----Original
Message----- From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net
[o*@hort.net]On Behalf Of sue chamberlain Sent:
Monday, September 22, 2003 5:11 PM To: majordomo@mallorn.com;
pumpkins@hort.net Subject: pumpkin seeds Hello group,I would like to buy
some seeds from some one who has grown some really large pumpkins this
year. To cross pollinate with the ones I have grown. Mine were were from
544. wilbers (02) parentage 946.5 Mettler (00)mother and 801.5 (97)
father. My biggest pumpkin so far this year is Zack who is 400lb now this
could be because I am inexperienced in growing Giant pumpkins, but I
would like to try and pollinate with a bigger pumpkin.you can email me at
esue53@hotmail.com if you would likeThank you so much for all the help
during the growing season.Sue
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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:41:45 EDT
From: Lubadub@aol.com
Subject: Weighing Your Pumpkin

I have given great consideration to this problem of weighing a pumpkin before
it goes down and since I hope next year (not this year) to break the world
record, I have a plan. The problem with weighing your pumpin just before it goes
down means that you just might sacrifice a few pounds by jumping the gun.
With this in mind I plan to grow each of my pumpkins on digital scales. That way
I can weigh them every night and morning and submit the weight I got just
before the hole occurred. I think the scales will cost around $1000 each and this
might prove to be acceptable should I grow the new world record. Anyone want
to buy some scales with me as I think we can get a better deal buying in bulk.
Any comments? Also the metal scales will keep the pumpkins off the ground and
prevent such things as bottom rot and holes from mice through the bottom etc
etc. 10 days to weighoff for the GPC. Good luck to all. Now is not the time for
a big pumpkin to go down.
Marv in Altoona

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Date: 24 Sep 2003 13:00 GMT
From: GPR-hip@t-online.de (=?ISO-8859-1?b?Ik1hcnRpbiBSZWnfIg==?=)
Subject: How to grow world class giant pumpkins lll (fwd)

Hi list,
Has anyone talked with Don Langevin via email recently? I sent him several emails over the last two to three weeks but never received a response. Is his email address (Annedawn@aol.com) still correct or does he have a new one?
Usually he is answering emails very quickly....
Thanks,
Martin


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From: <Pumpkinpirate1@aol.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Subject: (no subject)

List
I have to start the FAN MAIL to Don Langevin. The new How to Grow Giant
Pumpkins # 3 is absolutely breath taking. Don you really out did your self. To
everyone make your orders NOW you have to at least purchase one but TWO would be
better. one for taking out into the patch and one for your book case to keep
it in the Pristine condition it deserves to show to friends. I will make the
first post warning EVERYONE that has a picture in it I will be looking for you
at weigh offs and seminars to get you to sign your photo I think this will be a
PRICELESS collectors item for each and every one of us to keep for a life
time!
It is a hard cover and the photo Quality is of the best I have ever seen
and I am not going to let out the secret why but the photos on pages 37 and 161
are probably amongst the finest photos ever taken in the history of
photography.
Thank you to ALL that donated photographs and information, again thank you
to Don Langevin for your tireless work producing a truly beautiful book !!!
Take care all and with help from how to Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins # 3
KEEP GROWING EM BIG !!!!

Kevin Smith

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 07:56:35 -0800
From: Kathie Morgan <fishrap@earthlink.net>
Subject: Weighing Your Pumpkin

Marv,
Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers can accommodate you on those scales.
Might even give you a discount for buying in bulk.
K

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:01:34 -0800
From: Kathie Morgan <fishrap@earthlink.net>
Subject: Request: pumpkin seeds, hairline cracks

Hi, George!
I posted a question about the same time as Sue C. Maybe you could help
me like you helped her. It IS a serious question, and no one has
answered yet.
David's shallow-ribbed pumpkin has developed hairline cracks along its
ribs. Yesterday I discovered that mine has also, although IF my little
fatso has ribs, they're covered by so much baby fat that they are not
apparent.
1. Are these aught to be concerned about?
2. If so, what should we do?
3. In either case, what causes them?
Thanks!
Kathie

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:25:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: vince <anaid_tecuod@yahoo.com>
Subject: A California Patch Update - Baby Beluga Comes Up for Air

Rumors abound of monstrous pumpkins lurking in various patches
around the planet. No rumors here... nothing's happening, no
way... not this year...

There have been some sightings, however, in the Yin and Yang
patch. Something large breaks the surface and then disappears
leaving only a ripple in the green waves. The locals are
talking and cars drive slowly by hoping to catch a glimpse...

I was wondering myself what all the commotion was about when
one day I saw Baby Beluga (1230 Daletas) come up for air. Then
I knew. She is getting.... well, rather large.... But this is
no monster - nothing to fear, just a small white whale.

She's still adding layers of blubber though and should pull her
own weight when she surfaces at Half Moon Bay. She's a bit too
slippery to get a tape around so we won't be talkin' any
numbers.... heh heh.

I've put some pictures of recent sightings at the following
link:

http://home.pacbell.net/diana_do/beluga.htm

My other plant (831 Zunino) intends to set a record this year.
I've grown 17 pumpkins on this 800 square foot plant. Most are
between 200 and 300 pounds. All are pretty, very orange, nice
ribbing with long yellow handles. Total estimated weight is
2,411 pounds for the first 13 with 4 still growing.

More on this later when the numbers are all in...

Best of luck at the weigh offs for all.

vince


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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:15:52 -0700
From: Mike and Vickie Brock <vbrock@mcn.org>
Subject: Re: Request: pumpkin seeds, hairline cracks

on 9/24/03 9:01 AM, Kathie Morgan at fishrap@earthlink.net wrote:

> Hi, George!
> I posted a question about the same time as Sue C. Maybe you could help
> me like you helped her. It IS a serious question, and no one has
> answered yet.
> David's shallow-ribbed pumpkin has developed hairline cracks along its
> ribs. Yesterday I discovered that mine has also, although IF my little
> fatso has ribs, they're covered by so much baby fat that they are not
> apparent.
> 1. Are these aught to be concerned about?
> 2. If so, what should we do?
> 3. In either case, what causes them?
> Thanks!
> Kathie
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I get those all the time. I think its like the skin is buckling . It
possibly indicates an inner stress crack. They should be fine if the
pumpkin is growing slowly.

Watch them and if they look like they are starting to open this nervous
Nelly knotches the vine to slow the growth but I am a whimp no guts no
glory.....you always have that option though--Mb

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 07:21:39 -0400
From: Lorraine <ljepsen@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: Green Pumpkins

Hi Don,

I sent you an email because I find this format awkward.
But I'll give this a shot anyway.
I live in CT. If you can make it to Durham tonight you can
meet a lot of the CT growers.
No matter the seeds you started, you ended up growing
Squash. Atlantic Giant Pumpkins aren't green.
Check your emails today for my cell phone. Durham
weigh-in starts at 3PM. Most growers show up at or
after 5PM. Weigh-in ends at 9PM. Lot's of fun!

Hope you can make it tonight. CT growers are very
much willing to assist. This is the best day of the
year for "networking" together.

Regular email: sls247@lesco.com

Steve Jepsen in Stratford
(aka Tremor at BigPumpkins)

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 20:38:31 EDT
From: FISHROADFARM@cs.com
Subject: Re: Weighing Your Pumpkin

Thanks Kathy, yes the PGVG is offering scales. In line digital scales. If
you would like more information please contact either myself or Jack LaRue.
Cost is $399.00 + shipping. Unfortuneately they won't be ready before October
4th, but they would make a great Christmas gift.

Thanks,

Jim Sherwood - fishroadfarm@cs.com

Jack LaRue - jasher@thurston.com

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:35:17 EDT
From: Annedawn@aol.com
Subject: Re: Green Pumpkins

Not sure what you want

Best wishes,

Don Langevin
Author & Publisher
How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins I, II, & III
Annedawn Publishing
P.O. Box 247, Norton, MA 02766
Phone: 508-222-9069
Fax: 508-223-2703
Email: annedawn@aol.com
website: www.giantpumpkin.com

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Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:21:33 -0400
From: "Mark K" <korney19@adelphia.net>
Subject: RE: (no subject) WCGP 3 Kevin!

Buddy Kev, see what pics of mine made it, I got a card in the mail but can't
find it.

Mark

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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Pumpkinpirate1@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 12:31 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: (no subject)


List
I have to start the FAN MAIL to Don Langevin. The new How to Grow Giant
Pumpkins # 3 is absolutely breath taking. Don you really out did your self.
To
everyone make your orders NOW you have to at least purchase one but TWO
would be
better. one for taking out into the patch and one for your book case to keep

it in the Pristine condition it deserves to show to friends. I will make the

first post warning EVERYONE that has a picture in it I will be looking for
you
at weigh offs and seminars to get you to sign your photo I think this will
be a
PRICELESS collectors item for each and every one of us to keep for a life
time!
It is a hard cover and the photo Quality is of the best I have ever seen
and I am not going to let out the secret why but the photos on pages 37 and
161
are probably amongst the finest photos ever taken in the history of
photography.
Thank you to ALL that donated photographs and information, again thank
you
to Don Langevin for your tireless work producing a truly beautiful book !!!
Take care all and with help from how to Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins #
3
KEEP GROWING EM BIG !!!!

Kevin Smith

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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 00:25:39 -0500
From: "Donald E. Chambers" <dec@stratuswave.net>
Subject: New Ohio State Record- Barnesville, OH

Winston Wyckoff of Burbank, OH has set a new Ohio state record of 1279.5!
tonight at the Barnesville, OH Pumpkin Festival. Also, here's the top ten:
1279.5 Winston Wyckoff- Burbank, OH
570 Felicia Bates- Woodsfield, OH
562 B.J. Spoon - Barnesville, OH
491.5 Bill Neptune - New Concord,OH
428.5 Jimmy/Josh Weigand-
Warwood,WV
304.5 Teresa Gallagher-
Barnesville,OH
304 Don Scott - Barnesville, OH
296 Teresa Gallagher-
Barnesville, OH
292.5 Duane Powell- Barnesville, OH
288.5 ? Piazza- ?
1019 DMG Don Chambers-
Warwood, WV (too damaged to transport to the festival).

Don Warwood, WV

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