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canal winchester ohio

We know in 2007 the World record from 2006 ( 1502) was passed 9 times officially. In 2008 the 1689 stood it's ground.
Now, how many times do you think the 1689 will be passed this year. Rumors abound from the west coast patches all the way to patches in the east. I'll say 5 pumpkins will top 1689 this season.

9/12/2009 1:26:12 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

I say No. I believe that that record held by Joe Jutras will stay for a few years. If the record is broken the good job who does it. I think there are just way to many things that will go wrong in the late season for these growers.

9/12/2009 1:31:41 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Despite the lower yields reported so far (less pumpkins coming to weigh) look at the state records that have already fallen, and the few that have come in have been impressive.

I'd say there's going to be a weighoff where the Biggie is going to be broken 3 times.

9/12/2009 1:32:50 PM

Germany

well u just need a very big one which goes 15-20% heavy..

I hope it will be a new wr this year, so its more interesting in the winter.

what do you guys think, how many pumpkins will Top the 1500?

9/12/2009 2:29:56 PM

Pataskala,OH

I think the record most likely will be broken. Just because the NE weather is bad does not mean bad weather everywhere. I think it will be in the midwest somewhere. Last year the weather was bad in the NE,and Midwest.

9/12/2009 6:44:28 PM

Cochecton, NY

1689 rides again is my guess!

9/12/2009 7:31:53 PM

Woodburn, Indiana

hmmm...

9/12/2009 8:03:18 PM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

1689 stays on top

9/12/2009 8:05:13 PM

Reed Point Montana

1689 is goin to hold strong unless a pacific grower has a monster in their patch, I dont think theres gonna be anything over 1630 this year

9/12/2009 10:40:46 PM

Alex, IN

I will guess Four, 4 times that is that the 1689 will be topped...

9/12/2009 11:35:50 PM

Waterville, Ohio

It isn't really sandbagging, but it seems alot of the growers with big ones are being even more mum than last year.
It's hard to guess when any giant can go way heavy or way light.

9/12/2009 11:36:29 PM

Darfield, British Columbia, Canada

I say no. But if I am wrong the only place would be the west coast. Waiting on the flying dutchman to weigh in. I call shotgun on seeds.lol

9/13/2009 12:36:20 AM

Ohio

I say YES with out a doubt!,,, one pumpkin will pass the 1689 mark, by way over 100 lbs.
Huff, I say its going to come out of Ohio.

9/13/2009 4:22:14 AM

Long Island,New York

I don't know....but if I was Christy I'd be worrying about Kurt Loos.....looks like he has his eyes on stealing her pumpkin...........

9/13/2009 9:04:48 AM

Joliet, IL

the I-80 corridor has been a kind lattitude to many mid-westgrowers this year. if the record does go down, i would bet the pumpkin falls close to that lattitude. in most years, the heat and humidity mixed in with just enough prolonged cold spells makes it tough on consistency in summer weather in most years in this region. it can be a roller coaster ride from 95 degrees and 90 percent humidity to a 75 degree n.e. wind dry as a bone the next day. even though it has been cooler this year in this region, the consistency of weather was freaky. i think the pumpkins of all things like a constant pattern the most to not be confused ever from shifting from growth stage to maturity stage and in limbo between the 2. this lattitude might have been the most consistent to grow in this year in the northern hemisphere. but ya never know. that is just my guess. thank you la nina.

9/13/2009 11:00:10 AM

canal winchester ohio

There may be more but at last check there were 5 taping + or - 70 lbs of the record. And if any of those weigh even 5% heavy???

9/13/2009 11:48:07 AM

Indiana

Glenn, he doesnt have means of stealing anything that size......

9/13/2009 4:22:48 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

I agree that at least one will come from Ohio Brooks. I also look for the record to go down elsewhere in the states.

9/13/2009 7:09:23 PM

Rhode Island

from what im hearing there are several that will tape over 1,600 pounds.none from the new england area for sure.

are they balloons ? or do they have the stuff of champions?
are they all show and no go?
will they hold up or fold up in the weeks ahead?
will that stem split get worse and go deeper?
got a dill ring or two thats troubling you?
hows the bottom of the fruit? time will tell.
these are all the reasons those growers who have a shot ? are not sleeping quite a soundly in the weeks ahead.

a lot goes into holding a world record pumpkin together and ready for a late sept early october weigh-off.

anyone who even comes close (or breaks the world record) deserves the recognition and praise that will follow.

think about it for a minute. of all the growers ,all the seeds planted, all the patches and weigh-offs all over the world? yours could be the best out of thousand of pumpkins grown ? and its not necessarily the one that tapes the most.
a pumpkin taping 1,550 that goes 12 percent over beats a pumpkin taping 1,700 pounds.

my best to all of you out there that have this opportunity.cherish it because it does not happen every year.

pap

9/14/2009 7:14:15 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Great words of wisdom pap!

9/14/2009 1:45:42 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

It is definitely the pinnacle of any grower's career and one hell of a ride after the scales have spoken.

9/14/2009 7:10:20 PM