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Saturday, September 25, 2021
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Henry-the giant pumpkin grower
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Topsfield, MA
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Just 5 days until harvest on my 1184.5! This year has been my biggest success in the 6 years I’ve been growing and it may seem odd that I’m saying that with how the season has gone. This pumpkin is a real special one. Back in May I had my best start I’ve ever had and thought that would lead to my best year yet. Instead Major Surgery in Late June/early July forced me out of the patch for several weeks. While I was in the hospital the weather turned real bad and July was a mess with over 15” of rain. I lost the 1215 young due to disease and was convinced I’d lose my 1184.5. I lost a few leaves due to the disease but then it stopped.. I do not know how. The pumpkin then rotted due to rot through the stem. I then pollinated another but then I accidentally dropped a board on it. I then try to find any 3rd chances and after I week of losing the first one there were 3 that popped up on tertiarys in the middle of the plant. I went with 2 and then I lost 1 out of the two making that 3 that I lost! This pumpkin right here was the only one that survived and with major issues with the main vine and disease pressure I somehow was able to keep this one alive. I call it a miracle. Never give up!!! My 1184.5 has been through it all this year and showed it didn’t want to give up. The biggest success I’ve had. I’m absolutely pumped to have a pumpkin for the Topsfield Fair! She’s estimated at 305 pounds. Let’s get her on the scale!
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