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Warwood

A picture speaks a thousand words in the ability to grow 1600 lb. pumpkins. The secret is in meticulous care of the plants, such as keeping the plants unblemished from disease, insects and free of weeds. Hard work and persistent care of the plants no doubt is the major factor in growing a monster. Thanks for the incentive Don.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=132990

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=132991

Don

6/6/2010 12:01:02 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

It also appears that Don has the luxury of natural windbreaks.

6/6/2010 12:41:57 PM

Buffalo, New York

his non-compacting soil with only a couple walking boards is what impresses me the most.

6/6/2010 12:43:03 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

It's great to see pics of Don's patch as the season progresses.It sure would be nice to see more heavy hitters post a few pics.Lots of info to be gained by viewing the diaries.Thanks Don.

6/6/2010 2:17:07 PM

Western PA

I would like to know how he gets that vine to bend that much at the pumpkin ! That is the ideal vine position everyone should strive for. Don, feel free to e mail me on how to do that, LOL !!

DONKIN , can't agree with you more.

6/6/2010 3:57:58 PM

Pataskala,OH

Look like my plants.

6/6/2010 5:01:12 PM

Roselle, IL [email protected]

I'm sure he busted his ass prior to those pics... It got me motivated to weed my patch. Looks good Don..Bring it!

6/6/2010 6:05:44 PM

Midway, UT

I've appreciated Don taking the time to post pics of his patch the last two years. Its good to be able to make comparisons between his plants and mine. Grow em big Don!

6/6/2010 6:49:46 PM

thanks im no special just a plain grower like most here

6/6/2010 9:20:31 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Don, you are inspiration, thanks for the peek.

6/7/2010 12:31:39 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Don's cool. what a grower always trying to help growers. Don how about ways to get rid of a woodchuck. I have a few traps and he's eating my leaf bundles.

6/7/2010 12:20:16 PM

ipswich, ma usa

Blaaa blhaa blaaa...Don this and Don that...blaa blaa blaa blaaa....LOL :) Watch Don with a beer now that's inspiration!

John (5150)

6/7/2010 12:47:13 PM

West Chazy,N.Y.

ALL HAIL the DON YOUNG!!!!!!

6/7/2010 2:51:06 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

People are talking about Don Young, who's 5150?

Thanks Don for posting the pictures.

6/7/2010 3:54:32 PM

ipswich, ma usa

kurty I dont get it you being funny? I was.

John (5150)

6/7/2010 4:58:54 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

:-)

6/7/2010 8:03:47 PM

Joliet, IL

me too georgie boy. the patch finally dried up a bit and i also took care of the weeds tonight. don's pics are definately motivators for me always. i just worked on some better 's' curves today based on don's pics as well. hope to see a few more all season don. keep up the great work and i hope to see you either standing to the left of me or to the right of me at the Monsters of the Midway Weigh Off at Bengston's in Homer Glen this coming october as i will be the one standing in the middle...holding a big $5000 check with the IGPGA official belt wrapped around my fatass with the extension piece added so it can fit. lol. well i can dream can't i? lol. best of luck, shazzy

6/7/2010 10:35:18 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

Don has an advantage that most of us don't have. He lives in the state capital, which is full of politicians. With all of that hot air and BS flowing in that town, his plants get off to a quick start in the spring with plenty of fertilizer to keep them growing until October.

6/8/2010 8:29:50 AM