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Connecticut

I have been on vacation for a while and just got back home. Is it too late to plant my pumpkin seeds in the garden in order to have a big pumpkin by weigh-off time here in New England?

6/30/2008 9:35:53 AM

Pataskala,OH

I really dont know but I think it is to late.

6/30/2008 10:41:41 AM

[email protected]

Too late for weigh off, but you can still plant just for fun.

6/30/2008 11:22:34 AM

Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

Just plant! If it is good great!If it is not you will get experiance and be more ready for next year.

6/30/2008 2:08:12 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

At this point a severed secondary would give you results. May be some one in Connecticut has one.

6/30/2008 2:17:22 PM

somewhere down in Texas

you guys? Why did someone on this board (not this thread) say it's impossible to get a big pumpkin down south? i've got pumpkins like crazy, and I have no idea what I'm doing, and yes, i plan on planting some atlantic giants just for fun. They should be sprouting right after the 4th! I'm learning ALOT this year...and already planning for next. In the meantime, just laugh with me. I promise I'm laughing at myself!

6/30/2008 2:40:27 PM

Ankeny, Iowa

I grew a 200 + pounder in Alabama in 2002. You can deffinitly grow one in Texas just keep the plant well watered.

6/30/2008 8:57:57 PM

Goshen Valley Tn

I grew a 350lb+ pumpkin last year in east tn during a bad drought.and I didnt cut seconds or bury vines minimal "good" ferts.But like junoir says alot of water!!shade the fruit or it will rot quick.I'm going to do alot of things different this year,hoping for a 600lber!Good luck all you rebels!!!!{and yanks}!!

7/1/2008 4:43:36 AM

Rhode Island

yes if you want as mentioned a big pumpkin by weigh off time

7/1/2008 5:48:30 AM

St. Thomas Ontario

Mr. T proved the 'down south' theory wrong...he grew an Atlantic Giant to 900lbs. in Freeport...Bahamas!

7/1/2008 6:12:35 AM

Connecticut

Dang. I have only done this for three years now but I was hoping to have a larger pumpkin this year. I was near but not over 500 last year and figure it was a lack of water that kept them from growing. So I procured two 275 gallon IBC tanks and a gas pump to get water out of the stock pond and up the hill to the plants.

I got two big max generic plants in the ground before I left, but I don't expect anything great from them. The Atlantic Dill seeds taken from my plants last year are germinating right now.

Anyone have any cuttings they want to share with a neighbor? I'll drive within 150 miles to secure a viable specimen! My local pride is on the line here... any help? :)

Thanks for all the replies so far, even if it is a bit demotivating.

7/1/2008 8:09:56 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

If anyone has any plants still in pots...that might be the best bet for you.

7/1/2008 6:31:29 PM