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Pembroke, Ma

This is my second year trying to grow a giant and last year was a bust. The only place I've been able to gather information is on the internet but it's hard to decypher through good advice and bad. Is there anyone out there that might be able to give me some advice if I have questions. I'm going to make this happen one way or the other, but it would be really good to have somebody knowledgable to bouncee a question or two here and there off of. I don't want to mess this up. Have four nice plants started that I'm ready to plant. Just wondering if there is anything I'm missing.

5/15/2010 11:08:58 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Welcome Rich, My advice to you is get all the information that you can get. Books DVD'S Bigpumpkins.com. Bother every grower and get as much information out of them as possible. Join a local club in your case thats Mass so the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers is perfect.You'll be in contact with all the Worlds best growers. The'll be able to help you out and answer all the questions you have. Plenty of great people to help you out and mentor you and be friends to you. After all where all in this together.Except at the weigh offs...lol By joining a club most of what your asking will become second nature to you, I'd advise anyone who wants to grow these things to join a local club and get involved you'll be glad you did.

5/15/2010 11:32:24 AM

Pembroke, Ma

Thanks a bunch Kenny! I just need to hunt down the group info to see how to join.

5/15/2010 11:45:16 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Email Pap or post your info and he'll see it and e-mail you as how to apply.

5/15/2010 12:34:16 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

There's some very good growers in your state, and the surrounding areas.

5/15/2010 3:20:26 PM

Pembroke, Ma

I'd really like to meet them sometime. I'm no competition and don't want to be the best. I just want a big bad pumpkin every year. I also like the amount of thought and preperation that needs to be applied. It's a fun challange. Plus my kids are loving this.

5/15/2010 4:54:06 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

You don't want to be the best! Are you kidding me. Why not? You get into growing these hogs to be the best its the competition and goal. If your just looking for average fig then you're not in the right place. You'll have your chance to meet Pap and Ron...I e-mailed you the info so the rest is up to you. this sight as well as the club will help you meet the goals you set forth.You've taken the right steps in attaining those goals you set forth.

5/15/2010 5:19:08 PM

Topsfield,ma.

Rich, The Mass. club is the New England Giant Pumpkin Growers.Give me a call if you like and I can put you in touch with a knowledgable grower in your area.978-887-6625 Woody

5/15/2010 6:36:04 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Watch out Rich that's how it starts....then it gets worse and worse...you start seeing patches everywhere there is an opening and sunshine...Yikes!....We love addictive personalities...LOL

5/15/2010 6:38:33 PM

Topsfield,ma.

Rich, I thought you were in the western part of the state. Kenny's advice is best. Woody

5/15/2010 6:57:44 PM

Hingham,massachusetts

Hey Rich,
I live in Hingham, if you need any help email me [email protected]. I have been growing for a few years now and have been getting alot of advice from some of the best growers. They have given me some great seeds and plants. I have no problem passing the info to new growers. Please feel free to contact me.
wayne

5/15/2010 9:17:30 PM

Midwest

Rich
Dick Wallace wrote a nice pamphet about growing. Dick's Tips is the name of it. Good stuff and he's in your stomping grounds!

5/16/2010 12:16:39 AM

Coventry R.I.

Rich ,,,,Our club is the SNGPG,,, GREAT CLUB TO BELONG TO,,,,,,, E/MAIL WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH,, WITH Joe or pete

5/16/2010 8:06:23 AM

Pembroke, Ma

Thanks Frank - What is your e-mail address?

5/16/2010 8:18:45 AM

Rhode Island

rich
if you email me with your request ill forward it to the proper people for joining the sngpg.

steve connolly is an outstanding grower who lives in sharron ma. is that close to you? he would be a great mentor for you.

[email protected]

5/17/2010 7:17:20 AM

Pembroke, Ma

Thank you pap. You're help is greatly apprechated. I will send you an email shortly with my info.

Sharron isn't that far from me. I'd be so apprechative to have an opertunity to be mentored from someone like Steve. That would really meen the world to me. There is so much to know and learn it's overwhelming. Will provide serious manual labor for mentor :-)

Thank you pap

5/17/2010 8:48:49 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Rich you're on your way pal, hope you know what you go yourself into.lol

5/17/2010 8:55:51 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Wow Rich you're really going for it great Job just read your diary....great Job..I see a future in this hobby for you.

5/17/2010 9:10:06 PM

Pembroke, Ma

Thank you Kenny, that meens a lot to me my friend.

It was another long day out there today but tomorrow it all starts to come together. I have my four little green friends inside with me again tonight for what will be the last time before they get planted tomorrow. Hopefully they like the world I've created for them. For some reason I'm really kind nervous. I went from "hey I'd love to grow a giant pumpkin" to a point where it feels like I'm sending my kids off to college. I'm pretty attached to my new green friends.

5/17/2010 9:50:47 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

RF, follow the path to greatness, that you requested, and has been laid out in front of you!!!Papness, is just down the golden road!!! Grow em BIG!!! Peace, Wayne

5/18/2010 1:49:55 AM