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Little-TON - Colorado

Once you have received 3+" of rain over 3 cloudy dayZ when would one expect the most growth on the pumpkins to take place?? .....Once it gets warm back to 85 in a few dayZ? or when the sun appears back the following morning.....? When is the chance of splitting the greatest?

We want to kick in the foliar spray again this time with a bigger spoon........

8/18/2008 9:54:40 AM

Preston CT

2-3 days...growth should never stop with an icebreaker...and we never stop the feeding regimen...

8/18/2008 10:53:32 AM

when the sun appears back the following morning and once it's 75+. How big is yourZ biZ???

Martin

8/18/2008 10:53:35 AM

Midway, UT

That sounds good to me. I saw one inch of growth from Saturday noon to Sunday noon. I'm looking forward to temperatures in the 80s today. I need that pumpkin to start growing again.

8/18/2008 12:16:20 PM

Colorado Springs, CO

The circumference on my largest increased 9.5" between the Aug. 11th and the 17th. "Up" here in the Springs at my garden there has been a run of 11 days with measureable rainfall during these past 13 days ! I have not run my lawn sprinklers or taken the garden hose to my crops during that time. August is the monsoon season along our Front Range, and this annual pattern did not disappoint. (What a relief from the parching dry heat of July !) I expect our return to clear skies and mid-80's temps this week to accelerate growth of all things.

I did apply some liquid fertilizers to my pumpkins, corn, tomatoes and squashes to compensate for the definite leaching-out that our rain events have enabled. I want my crops to have their nutrients as this sun once again cranks up their metabolism. I have one green zuch (the first one that plant produced) that is approaching the size of my thigh !

8/18/2008 12:59:34 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

90 on thursday hope growth returns

I am worried about dads pumpkin stem

8/18/2008 1:18:55 PM

hopefully you kept your soil moisture up at a high level or that "growth" you are looking for will come in a way you really don't want,,,,,,,,,,kabooooom

after the first 2 sunny days the tale will be told

good luck!

8/18/2008 2:15:25 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I don't want to put a halt to this discusion. I'd like to hear more on this as well. Where are you Tomato man? I'm on the westside. Don't worry Wiz, I know what you transport with and I'll be ready with spike strips on weigh off day,lol.

8/18/2008 2:30:45 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

........LOL The IceBraker picked up 100lbs in 3 dayZ according to TheBiZ last night (no lie Eddy)....We could only get close enough to do a quick measurement.....I kept the plant busy while Ole BiZ snuck up and got a Circumference......Took a hunk right out of my leg.,.,.,.,.,., The plant IZ getting pretty protective about folks getting too close now.......

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=93808

BiZ iZ putting up signs so we dont get into trouble.....We dont have insurance yet.......Hate to looZe a spectator.......Hear that SteveMan, Swen.....Becareful......

8/18/2008 2:38:32 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Ill let TheBiZ tell you HOW BIG, But he iZ past hiZ personal best from last year for sure......Im just about at my PB now too.......So Far so good....

8/18/2008 2:40:29 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

So are you saying one would not want to put some FISH FertZ on it for a few dayZ Dan......?? Hit it with Compost Tea last night......Today its to hit low 80's but tomorrow mid to upper 80's then 90's by Friday and the weekend..........

Tonight we give them Milk, SprayTech Oil, a bit of SS10X with a pinch of Baking Soda......

With "The BIG SPOON"..... Provided by LongBeard him self.....Wait till Eddy seeZ this.......

8/18/2008 2:43:43 PM

keep the foliar program the same if the fruit are doing well at this point (no zZzz'z needed)

8/18/2008 3:05:28 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

Just keep your punkass up there at Jared's,lol

8/18/2008 3:12:18 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

just kidding Gary, I'm looking forward to meeting you and the Bizster.

8/18/2008 5:36:50 PM

Littleton, Colo

...............don't what you're talkin about Wiz....didn't rain on the Icebreaker..........

8/18/2008 11:46:07 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Hey BiZ....how come their lookZ to be a homeless person living in your patch?

8/19/2008 9:08:58 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Are you camping out next to the IceBreaker?

8/19/2008 9:09:41 AM

Littleton, Colo

....don't know what you're talking about WiZ....no rain..no tent city......Icebreaker hazn't grown in weekz.....;)

8/19/2008 11:38:38 AM

Colorado Springs.Co

That was me in the patch Gary. I loaded his plant with nitrogen, Thar she blows!!!LOL. I hope you guys have a sense of humor. This is half the fun.

8/19/2008 1:30:14 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Us have a sense of humor......LOL....Now thatZ funny......lol

8/19/2008 2:00:14 PM

Colorado Springs, CO

I'm about 2 miles east of Exit 150, near Union and Research Blvd., at 6840 ft. of elevation. The fall frost will likely hit me before it hits you. I don't have a dense cover large enough to protect my plants when that night comes along.

Can the pumpkin still take in food and grow larger via stems and roots.....even if the leaves have been crisped by frost ? !

8/19/2008 3:19:25 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

I know that last year after I cut my pumpkin for the weigh off I stopped watering the patch. However the plant kept growing and created large cracks in the soil, I mean cracks that where 1/2 inch wide everywhere....But Im thinking once those leave freeze, its pretty much done. It looks like nuclear holocosts after a frost. I hate it, itZ the worst time of the year for me........For light frosts you can setup an overnight mister that could help keep some of the early frosts from ending your year........PerHaps IceMan haZ some other tricks to try........

8/19/2008 4:03:04 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

Wiz, I know you guys clown around all the time. Just making sure it isn't different that we haven't met. Tomato man are you planning on bringing anything to Old Town?

8/19/2008 11:20:48 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

Tomato man my email is [email protected]. Its jacked up right now but I hope they solve the problem soon.

8/19/2008 11:25:25 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

No ProblemZ here.......We have a beer waiting here for you Shaker........And hope you are bringin up a bigun on Sept 27th to Jareds.....for the BIG SHOW.....Come see the magic....

8/20/2008 3:04:52 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I have one pumpkin growing and I could bring it to Denver on the bus more than likely Gary. It needs to gain 150 lbs just to bring it to Old Town. I will be there with or without a pumpkin bro.

8/20/2008 10:23:02 PM