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Vilhena Rondonia Brazil

Hi I am very interest in start to grown giant pumpkin in Brazil,But I am not sure about weather over here which is very hot around 11 months of the year.
Somebody could help please ????

8/21/2009 2:25:10 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

I don't see why not. Get the soil tested and talk to some expirienced growers on this sight. You made a good choice in growing these things. They're awesome..

8/21/2009 2:53:04 AM

Rhode Island

giant pumpkins have been grown in alaska so why not in brazil?
you would need to sdjust the plants growing conditions to your area for sure.
possibly a cheese cloth type shading during the season, misting or some form of ground water to keep the heat effects at a minimum?
insects and warm weather diseases in your area will need to be addressed as well.
it all depends on what you want to get in return for your efforts.
in this hobby most times you get out of the pumpkin plant what you put into it.

8/21/2009 6:40:03 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Dont see why not....I have one friendly grower I sent seeds to and is growing in Argentina.....

8/21/2009 8:36:21 AM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Bom dia Fabio!

I have a friend in Brazil. One time I sent seeds down, and they made it through customs. She tried growing them, and all went well until insects ravaged the plant.

Then, another time I tried sending seeds, but on the customs form I made the mistake of saying that they were seeds. About six months later the package was sent back to me by customs, saying that these seeds could not be sent into Brazil. So if we want to try sending seeds into Brazil, maybe you could research what we need to do to send them legally.

Se precisar explicacoes em portugues, posso fazer isso tambem!

8/21/2009 11:07:34 AM

Rhode Island

sending a small package of guitar picks to brazil will work. pap

8/21/2009 4:11:25 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

That is a good idea... always wondered what would work. These are special "all-organic" guitar picks. Perfect.

8/21/2009 4:26:10 PM

Ohio

This guy did:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2005&grower=23779

8/21/2009 5:22:42 PM

Somers, CT

The only issue I could see is having PAP show up in his orange thong. He would bring a great seeds and better,am excellent photo op for the Niagra slideshow.

8/24/2009 12:16:10 PM