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Hi All,

How Long is everybodys main vines? My longest is a 1288 wallace and its at the 6 foot mark.

Martin

6/9/2009 2:13:03 PM

Austria

My 1385 is about 20 ft long.

Chris

6/9/2009 2:16:54 PM

Oakley, UTAH

been in the dirt 4 weeks today no vines but leaves are getting big,, something will happen soon, i hope,, been very cold here last few weeks

6/9/2009 2:20:52 PM

ordinary,VA

901 Hunt is 7 weeks old on June 8th.
good growth main around 15-18 feet.first female opened on the main this Sunday.nice looking little 4 lobe lady about 9 feet out.way to early to keep her.hope to get one going last week of June. side vines filling out!! keeping fingers crossed...
best of luck to everyone

6/9/2009 2:31:37 PM

Groton, NY

awful, cold nights, blah days. hoping it turns around soon.

6/9/2009 2:53:24 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Way behind here this year. Main vines stretching out to the 1-2 inch mark.

6/9/2009 3:23:56 PM

Bemidji Minnesota

One of my plants that is 4 weeks old has 5 leaves on it, all but the first are huge. The vine looks very thick at this stage, all I need is for it to shoot out.

My other I had to restart, and it is just staring to grow a first true leaf.

Before that is was a sibling of the current one, that was only inches from making touchdown, two weeks ago. Then wind spun it in a full 360, ruining it.

6/9/2009 3:32:35 PM

Minnesota

One of mine is about 1 foot and the other about 1 1/2 foot long, its leaning. The weather has been cold in Mn, we haven't had temps in the 50's as high for three straight days in 50 years, I think the cold is slowing them down, they look good though.

6/9/2009 4:02:35 PM

[email protected]

Behind here too. I didn't plant mine in the ground until May 16th or so. Not really expecting to see a whole lot, but everyone is doing just fine. My 938 has huge leaves and running really low to the ground and looking for some warm soil to run a main vine on.

I haven't been up to the patch since Saturday, I suspect with the rain and finally some warm temperatures today, to see some good growth up there tonight. The 1459 and 1050 Sundstrom are doing well. The 1050 was a late start, backup plant that was a last minute decision to plant, so it was one of the smaller plants on planting day. Doing very well, and looking to move when warm weather gets here. The 1405 Bobier is doing well, very thick stem on it too. My 938 was a replacement to the 1149 Pukos plant that didn't make it planting day and well ahead of the 1050 Sundstrom.

Looking for cucumber beetles. I suspect to see them later this year with our cooler temperatures and colder nights. Looks like next week will be upper 70's and sunny which will be a nice change and good growing weather!

6/9/2009 4:04:32 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

So far my best year ever.....makes me work even harder.

6/9/2009 4:30:35 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

I have two showing males and haven't been out today to see if there's a female in my 'butter zone' or not. Hope one is there, then that will put me on track for early set. Mains range from 14' plus to barely down; second batch is still working on 'down and that way'.

6/9/2009 4:35:32 PM

South Carolina

Mine is about a foot behind yours Martin.

Jim

6/9/2009 5:01:21 PM

Salisbury, MA.

about a 2 foot main, just about where I want to be, another foot or two would've been perfect.

6/9/2009 5:19:23 PM

Rudolph

812# Glisczinski, The main is eight feet.

6/9/2009 5:53:55 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I fall in the main just getting started club. Behind last year. So what was all the off season work and money for,lol

6/9/2009 6:08:46 PM

Rhode Island

all our plants are a week to ten days ahead of last season. its attributed to a couple facts.
1. putting out a larger plant and using inground heating cables
2. on real cold nights early on before the greenhouses were removed ? we also used a small heating lamp for extra measure and insurance

its a great start but thats all it is. there are plants out there that may not seem to be as big as the grower would like but you will be surprised how fast they can catch up with the right temps (day and night)

pap

6/9/2009 7:02:22 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

I had the worst case of slugs ever. They have eaten everything in the garden. but my plants keep chuggin along no matter how slow they grow. I am happy. I may not have a competion pumpkin but I am having fun.

6/9/2009 7:53:22 PM

Falls City, NE

My 1311 & 1160 Companion are at 8 ft and the 1354 & 915 Young at 4.5 ft and 977 Wallace 3 ft the 1156 Hunt is a major disappointment in the ground 4 weeks and hasn't gone beyond a half true leaf.

6/9/2009 8:08:12 PM

Cochecton, NY

Main vine! What's that? I have been snake bit this year bad. I started with six plants. I still have six, but I also lost six! Two lost due to my stupidity. Do the math and see how many plants I have gone through and then guess how long my main vine is! If I even set a pumpkin this year I will be lucky! Good thing I took a golf lesson this morning and managed to start getting one thing going right!

UGHHHHHHHHH!!!!

6/9/2009 8:37:09 PM

Back Yard

My 1156 Hunt is doing great for the cold weather we've had. It is now at 6 ft but get this, so are the first two secondaries! The 1097.5 Beachy is also right there but the secondaries are more in line with normal. Our own 559 is doing about the same as the Beachy. Temps from 67 in the day to 48 at night. Wind is almost constant. It will all work out in the end!

6/9/2009 9:03:27 PM

norway , maine

bout 6 inches...may have to show it to you twice though !

6/9/2009 9:10:13 PM

Upstate S.C.

My 812 Beauchmin is 8 Feet long, The 1279 Barlow is 6 Feet 6 Inches and the 820 Van Kooten is 3 Feet long.

6/9/2009 9:17:09 PM

Hot West Tennessee

904 Northrup 8ft with small female, 1290 Poirier 9ft with small female, 1120 Pukos sitting at 7ft and holding. 649 Zulke at 4-5ft 594 Van Hook just about to touch down at 2-3ft and 1156 Hunt at 2ft up in air ,late start for last two.

6/9/2009 9:59:22 PM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Plants are so far behind, I think it's the middle of May. Been a very cold May and not much sunshine here in central New York.

6/9/2009 10:17:13 PM

[email protected]

I saw Ned was out two inches and was wondering if he knew what we were measuring.

I have a tendril 9 inches long.

6/9/2009 10:24:41 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Thanks Pap for the words of encouragement, I needed that. It seems my plants should be bigger..but its still early. Croley Bend

6/9/2009 10:49:29 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I agree croley....thanks pap.
I haven't measured them, but I'd estimate my two best plants have a mainvine of around 2.5' to 3' long.
If the weather warms up soon, my plants will hopefully pick up steam. They were doing decent, but this cold spell really seemed to slow them down.

6/9/2009 11:09:16 PM

Frankfort Ohio

2 of my plants hit the 10' mark today

6/9/2009 11:27:20 PM

Bloomington, IN

1250 Kline is at about 2 1/2 feet and doing ok. the only problem I had was in the process of laying down, one of the leaves ended up directly under the vine and kinked when I tried to position it better. The leaf still looks really healthy so I'll leave it for now until I get some more leaves going.

6/9/2009 11:34:33 PM

Hot West Tennessee

Sorry that should be 1102 Pukos and 642 Zuhlke, kinda tired setting up soakers all afternoon.

6/9/2009 11:36:24 PM

Bloomington, IN

And for those of you who are behind, Andalé! Andalé! lol. cholo

6/9/2009 11:36:42 PM

Greensburg Pa

mine are just starting about 2 inches. has been cooler here.

6/10/2009 1:21:32 AM

Santa Cruz, CA

Our 1470 Wallace is out 11ft.
Our 1502 Wallace is out 10ft
Our 1566 Rodonis is out 10 ft.
Our 1156 Hunt is out 9ft.
We have a small female on the 1470 but no males in sight. We put up the laundry basket protection for the squirrels. (Thanks everyone here for the tips!) Some secondaries at 3 to 5 feet.

6/10/2009 1:37:38 AM

Reed Point Montana

frost last 3 nights. my 1333connley is lookin real good tho, hope to set state record with it.

6/10/2009 3:24:48 AM

Ohio

a much better start compared to last year because of dryer and sunny weather.

6/10/2009 4:31:50 AM

livin the dream, never better, my fun meter is pegged, perpetual bliss..

6/10/2009 8:05:08 AM

Western NY

Better than last year, not as good as 07.

6/10/2009 8:16:20 AM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

Plants are slow due to cool weather, but otherwise healthy. We aren't getting drowned out like last year. No bug problems so far, but the weeds are terrible. A lot of weeds went to seed last year after 3/4 of the patch flooded out.

6/10/2009 8:19:31 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

It's been an aweful cold spring here in central Ontario. Growth has slowed these past two days because we took the huts off (plants got too big). Hopefully warmer weather will arrive soon. Last night's low was @ 42 F. Our plants are:

1156 Hunt @ 6'+
1269 Hunt @ 7'+
901 Hunt @ 6'+
898 Knauss @ 4'+

Good luck all.
Jane & Phil

6/10/2009 8:47:58 AM

Waquoit Mass

skip what are you growing this year.have you started to smoke it already lol hamr

6/10/2009 8:58:13 AM

Gettysburg, PA

new grower here...

Four Big Max's are from 2 to 4 ft with main vines down and running. Lotsa males and a few females popping. Three AG's down and running perfectly, opposite directions. One's about 5 ft, the others about 4. The 5 footer had 6 females on it yesterday. I pulled them off, left the males.

Martin G, where are you located? I'm in Gettysburg.

Charlie

6/10/2009 10:43:11 AM

Farmington, Utah

Not a good year in more ways than one. Plants are beat up and way behind from years past.

6/10/2009 12:02:04 PM

Southeast

Cold, Wet

6/10/2009 12:10:42 PM

Midway, UT

A little behind where I should be. Hoping for warmer weather.

1566 Rodonis @ 4.5'
1350 Starr @ 4'
793 Van Hook @ 1'

6/10/2009 12:44:09 PM

Maine

My best start ever. But then again this is only my 2nd year.

1378 Pitura@ 4'
1207 Young@ 2'
1264 Werner@ 1.5'
753 VanHook@ 1'

Comparied to most of everyone I am still behind.

6/10/2009 1:17:29 PM

Newmarket, NH USA

Main vines about 5 to 6 feet sides about 2 feet. Way behind last year. We have had such cold temps and crappy weather that I think I will be ready to pollinate in August lol.

6/10/2009 1:41:14 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Charlie, I am 1.5 hours North of you. I drive by there a few times per season on my way back to MD. JeffL is in Dillsburg, very close to you. We are both orange growers. Shoot me an email if you need anything. -Jim [email protected]

1343 Lyons is about 7-8 ft
603.5 Muller is about 6-7 ft
1055.5 Pitura is about 5 ft
434 Gerhardt both plants are about 3 ft (434s didn't get hoop houses)

6/10/2009 1:42:17 PM

Massachusetts

To late to start? maybe next year.........

6/10/2009 2:15:23 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Best year ever, despite myself.

6/10/2009 7:02:02 PM

Elmira, N,Y,

late,late,late,late, about three weeks,
shes coming on good
knock on wood!!!!!!!!!!!

6/10/2009 7:55:46 PM

Streator ,Illinois

2 plant went flat vine and 2 plants looking great ,it appears I will have alot of work to do with the flat vines but it is what its , best plant 1427 Kopp she is a looker
Gene

6/10/2009 9:06:36 PM

Sparta, NC

1175.4 Lovelace 7' 10"
665 Lovelace 7' 8"
915 Lovelace 6' 3"
824* Brunst 5' 1"
829 Lovelace 4' 9"
605* Huff 3' 6"
848* Mackenzie 2'

6/10/2009 9:59:08 PM

Sequim, WA

I'm growing bush pumpkins this year. If this works out next year I may put in a couple dozen plants.

6/11/2009 12:41:26 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Plants look awesome..but about 7-12 days behind schedule. Lets hope ma nature provides a great make-up exam by giving us a super summer!

6/11/2009 8:46:07 AM

[email protected]

Really not concerned with vine length, still trying to finalize seed selection

6/11/2009 9:09:10 AM

Ham Lake, Minnesota

that's what she said!

6/11/2009 10:35:24 AM

Ontario

I released the hounds today....plastic off the hoops...as we are reaching the sides and ends....

500 Northrup at 6'+ main....with 3' secondaries...
993 Vincent-McGill at 7' with 3'6" seconds....and...
307 Mailey 4' main...

Cheers...

6/11/2009 6:31:16 PM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

I have fruit set on my 1081 Leonzi at 12 feet and fruit on my 1112 Holland at 10 feet. Both are on mill fabric, and I have started the S curves.

6/11/2009 9:15:16 PM

Joliet, IL

not bad, thanks for asking. and you?

6/11/2009 9:54:53 PM

Valley Falls, Kansas

Main vines are between 5' and 9' the 1288 Wallace, 895 Privitera and the 838 Bobier are winning the race so far, I am about 3 weeks ahead of where I was last year due to better seeds, better soil and slow and steady care of the plants, 2nd year is looking GOOD! in Kansas!!!

6/12/2009 12:04:24 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Female in place on 1026 Young where I want one (about 13'), moved some vine, installed the resin deck chair, and ready when she is. Had pep talk with 1100 Hester about having a flock of boys in synch with that one and open on schedule... With six weighoffs and fairs over 44 days in this area in Sept and Oct, feeling good about getting something to scale somewhere. Other six vines are still working on getting the grow on...

KS, OK, NM, CO, Tex Panhandle, Oct 17th-Five State Cimarron Weighoff is season ender in the area. Trying to fill prize bag as we speak... GPC sanctioned too!

6/12/2009 1:28:05 PM

Valley Falls, Kansas

OkieGal - what weight off in Kansas are you going to be attending if you don't mind me asking

6/12/2009 3:02:46 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

1207 young is at 11 1/2 feet
1568 connoly is about a foot behind weather has been cool cloudy and rainy!

6/12/2009 4:30:07 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Kansas City State Fair 9/3 and possibly Assaria 10/3 (or Old Colorado City, gotta make up mind)

Anyway, early two vines are over 8' (1100 Hester) and 14' (1026 Young), two more earlies are about 3' and STOCKY and healthy and finally going THAT way (893 Privitera and 783 Huff), one is pokey (475.5 Bourne, told mama [1689 Jutras] was also that way). 1357 Ghaye is also in the 2-3' and laying over and taking names, 1248 Ford, 961.5 Urena are in the back but laying down. Last three are 3 weeks younger but meant to go into mid Oct and all look very good. None had issues with first SVB spraying either.

6/12/2009 6:24:19 PM

Johnstown, Ohio

Just took off my first basketball sized cull, split at the blossom. It was too close (8') to the "stump" (or whatever we are calling it these days) anyway. Have three pants with pollinations for the State Fairs, all around the 12' mark. The rest are in varying stages due to different start times. Definitely a personal best start, hopefully several PB's at the end of the season!.

6/12/2009 11:05:07 PM

Hot West Tennessee

Had severe storms come through last night . Pumpkins fared ok except 904 Northrup , its on north east corner, 50-60 mph winds rolled through about 5:30. It took moderate hit.
The others came out ok minor damage mostly big leaves bent or broke, I guess thats part of the game?

6/13/2009 9:50:57 PM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

My 1184 is one of the best plants in my patch, big leaves 13+' out and growing well followed closely by the 1370 Rose and the 1112.5 LaRue. females coming out already and still 2+ weeks away from pollination time... yehaaaw

6/14/2009 12:57:21 AM

Webster, NY

I think I'm slower then ever. Thank goodness I put up a hoop house this year, or I don't think my plants would be going anywhere at all. With the warm weather coming in hopefully I can salvage something.

6/14/2009 3:21:53 PM