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Mtn. Green, Utah

For an upcoming presentation, I'm hoping to obtain a photo of a large pumpkin growing in a small space...ie garden box, raised bed, pot, rooftop garden, apartment balcony, 200 sqft patch, etc. The whackier the better. The point I'm going for is that you don't need a huge space to grow a giant. If you have any photos that you would allow me to use, please post a link here or email me a pic at [email protected]

Thanks in advance for all your help. I love this community.

2/13/2015 12:06:29 PM

Whitehall Montana

My 613 grew in less then 200 square ft.It was doing 32 lbs a day at 1 point.Ph was 8.5 and added very few amendments as this pumpkin was an after thaught

2/13/2015 12:51:48 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Hands down the best I have seen. Over 700 pounds in 100sq feet.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=118442

2/13/2015 1:00:27 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Me too Luke!!

2/13/2015 1:26:55 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

Wow I hadn't seen that before. That's inspirational for us small patch guys.

And it sure takes away an excuse!

2/13/2015 2:15:34 PM

Upa Creek, MO

I emailed Alex about it years ago, he did say it had full sun in between the 2 buildings.

2/13/2015 2:30:46 PM

Mtn. Green, Utah

Unreal!! That's just unreal.

2/13/2015 3:39:51 PM

Omaha, Ne.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=233500

2/13/2015 7:51:40 PM

Upa Creek, MO

I don't get the pounds Darren? Are they all exaggerated weights? Alex really grew 700lb+ in just 100 sq feet.

2/13/2015 9:25:41 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Sorry in advance for my lack of humor... I get it 2 minutes later.

2/13/2015 9:26:57 PM

Omaha, Ne.

you should see the size of my fish:)... That's where I exaggerate, they get bigger every year.

2/13/2015 10:17:51 PM

New York

LB grew her 817 in under 100 sqft (pic here: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=227006). She probably has some patch/plant shots somewhere in her diary.

2/13/2015 11:18:32 PM

East Jordan, MI

here is a great example of getting the most out of a small area! http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=233500
Many examples of different sizes and shaped plants and the resultant weights.

5 pumpkins totaling 3769 lbs in 1381 sq ft (less than many people use for 2 plants and not that much more than some use for 1)
Great JOB Darren!

2/14/2015 10:02:53 AM

Rapid City, SD

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=144467

had 4 pumpkins....plants 150 square feet eash
1120, 992 dmg est. 736 and 637 greenie

2/16/2015 8:40:41 PM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Julian. :) In was 92 square feet to be exact. M&M, feel free to email me if you want.

2/19/2015 5:01:14 PM

Omaha, Ne.

wow matt. would like to see what you would do in 1500sq ft :)

2/19/2015 6:23:38 PM

Torrance, Ca.

He would do very, very well Darren until the hail came through!

2/19/2015 7:10:19 PM