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hello all,
im a lonely giant pumpkin grower in New Zealand.
there are many kids growing pumpkins here, generally getting 50 to 80 kilograms, but competition growing is still relatively new here. which means that sharing knowledge and experience is not easy........ thank god for this website.

anyway, i have grown a pumpkin that im proud of, i have faced a few problems beyond my control...... namely massive pine trees blocking 3 hours of sun every day,and other problems that im learning about.... like mildew!! and probably not enough fert.
still have 2 weeks to the weigh off, and am looking forward to it.
took off the covers today to give the pumpkin a nice orange tan.
new pics are on my diary, might take a day to activated.
if there are any New Zealand growers reading this forum, i would like to chat.
giant pumpkins are fun to grow, looking forward to next year.
the seed is a 994 hemphill'08.
hope to get a higher weight seed for next season.

regards

3/8/2010 1:40:36 AM

Long Island,New York

Go Macivo Go !!

3/8/2010 6:26:27 AM

Rhode Island

macivio

id like to send you a free copy of dicks tips #2 for you to share with the kids growing giant pumpkins in new zealand.

feel free to make copies and share with them. it sounds like you could organize a great club with those kids in the area.i also may have some seeds for the you and the kids.

if interested email me at [email protected]

pap

3/8/2010 7:40:53 AM

South Finland [email protected]

Macivo,

Great looking pumpkin you have there!

Theres at least two new NZ growers on this site who will grow for competition next season. Looks like NZ is on right track. Finland started 2007 and its getting bigger and better every year. Shoot me an e-mail and I can get you touch with those two NZ boyz!

[email protected]

Cheers,

Miika

3/8/2010 10:41:47 AM

Hobbiton New Zealand

Where abouts in NZ are ya?

3/8/2010 2:16:40 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

The RMGVG would like to invite you all to check out our club.....we would love to have some growers down under....
We can send you some seeds for distribution as well......Email>

The [email protected]

3/8/2010 4:12:55 PM

Pimpama Australia

Hi macivo. I am a grower in Northland, Whangarei. Happy to chat about pumpkin growing. Looks like you are doing an awsome job this year. Darky is a great grower and so is Pigeon.

e-mail me at
[email protected]

3/8/2010 4:20:57 PM

New Zealand

wow!!
thanks for the replies........
i will write to all when i can.
i have read alot of the posts and forums here, and recognise some of the names here.
yes Pap i would like that copy of tips.
the local A and P show is trying hard to get the pumpkin comp going.
last year i won second place of about 30 pumpkins, this year i backed out because im entered into the royal easter show which is supposed to be the premier pumpkin competition in NZ.
also our local show organisers were a bit miffed that i didnt enter this year, but have promised to help them out with seeds (my ones) and all the things i have learned in the last 3 years.
i live in Tuakau which is a rural town in Franklin, a farming district 40 minutes south of Auckland, NZs biggest city.
there is pumpkin fever starting here, but its for the kids....... i would like to see grown ups having a serious go like i am.
i hope my pumpkin will help start a bit of friendly competition in this area.
the winning pumpkin at the local show was 83 kgs.
infact all the pumpkins in the show this year would of fitted inside my one........ sad
so my goal for the next season is to get others into it.
also to get the NZ record.

3/9/2010 1:29:05 AM

New Zealand

ps
my email is
[email protected]

cheers

3/9/2010 1:52:06 AM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Hey guys, Sam here from www.giantpumpkins.co.nz

Do you think there is enough interest here in NZ to start a giant pumpkin association, or something similar?

Be interested to hear what you think, and thanks to everyone that has been sharing information, seeds, etc, you guys rock.

3/10/2010 2:53:05 AM

New Zealand

Hi Macivo, I also have a pumpkin I would like to enter in the royal easter show. How did you go about entering?

3/10/2010 2:45:14 PM

New Zealand

hi AB,
sorry for the late reply,
to enter the royal easter show you look them up on the internet, send them an email asking for an entry form and fill it out.... entry is free.
but............ entries closed in february.
so good luck for next year..... hope to see you there.

3/19/2010 2:05:09 AM

New Zealand

Thanks macivo, patch1 helped me out on this one. Did manage to enter this year ok.

3/19/2010 5:24:32 AM