From

Location

Message

Date Posted

Southern NH

I have looked at other people's galleries, and their pumkins are already huge.

My pumkin plant has only started growing it's female flowers. Do I have a chance at growing a mature pumpkin (as in the seeds will grow next year)?

8/9/2002 9:39:30 AM

Cooks Creek, Manitoba, Canada

Bluey, you need around 40 days of growth to have a chance for mature seeds - 60+ is ideal. So if you can pollinate some within the next week, and you have nice September weather, you have a chance. Heck you could still grow a good sized one if everything goes perfect.

8/9/2002 9:59:26 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

Hey Bluey, Only need 10 ten days of 20# growth. Not unheard of with these! Chuck

8/9/2002 12:51:27 PM

Southern NH

What's 20#?

8/9/2002 1:21:22 PM

colorado

20 pounds

8/9/2002 1:50:27 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Hey Bluey, left ya a message below. Boy if they aren't AG's your growing, the leaves sure have the right shape..Next year pick up some seeds from here to grow. seeds will be posted later on after the growing season is over.

8/13/2002 8:54:10 PM

Southern NH

Thanks! I got the seeds from someone named Hugh Wiberg.
Ever heard of him?

You saw my pictures?

8/13/2002 10:07:16 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

Bluey: Hugh is the director of the New England Pumpkin Growers Association, i've know him for about 14 years.

Glenn Peters

8/14/2002 10:21:36 AM

Southern NH

I think I have a pumpkin!!!!! while I was away for two weeks, the plant size doubled or trippled!!!! and now I have a pumpkin (the female opened before I got home, and I'm guessing it was polinated by the bees)

9/1/2002 9:47:09 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Grow Em BIG! Gonna be tough to add a lot of weight gonna need some luck with the weather and a good indian summer! keep the fert going! Good Luck! Chuck

9/2/2002 6:17:13 AM