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JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

whos knows of and or has a biggin growing now that we are getting close to weigh off time.... come on sandbaggers lets hear it...

9/7/2011 11:59:33 PM

Marion,IN

I saw an article in the paper from this past weekend. It said that Travis Gienger from Wisconsin has a possible state record growing...so much for sandbagging by him. The article was well written and mentions the GPC. It also said his pumpkin was growing on a 1200+ sq/ft plant!!
I've talked to a few other people who have some big ones growing and have seen one big one in person. I'm sworn to secrecy, but there are big ones out there this year. It's going to be an interesting weigh-off season.

9/8/2011 8:45:37 AM

Wi

This needs to be cleared up immediately. Travis is from Minnesota and is a chipmunks fan so you can have him....lol.

I'll stick my neck out a bit and say the WI record could be tough to beat this year due to some pretty crappy weather....at least in my patch....I think....but thought the same at this time last year....lol.

I love speculation time :)

9/8/2011 9:17:38 AM

The bottom of New Jersey

Right now there are a lot of pumpkin boats in the Northeast, not because the growers wanted them to be, but because they have been sitting in water for days. I have a pretty well-drained patch but it is waterlogged as hell, the ground just can't take any more. And as I write this, it just started raining again.

9/8/2011 10:24:55 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

I saw an article about Travis' pumpkin in one of our states major newspapers. Go Travis go!

9/8/2011 1:44:17 PM

Marion,IN

Chris, sorry for the mix-up on the states, no harm intended.

Mark

9/8/2011 2:32:28 PM

Fairport,NY

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsworldnation/931517-227/minnesota-farmer-trying-to-grow-the-greatest.html

9/8/2011 4:31:47 PM

Mpls

My pumpkin isnt that big and done growing :( but who knows Ive saw smaller weigh mid 15's

Next years will hopefully be good though!

9/8/2011 4:41:22 PM

Pataskala,OH

I don't think there will be a record beat this year.

9/8/2011 4:44:57 PM

Fairport,NY

Lot's of Sandbaggin going on;)

9/8/2011 5:01:48 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Certainly everyone has already heard about the TWO 1700 #er's awlready!!! Yes, both UOW cause of damage, but it is only 9/8!!! I am thinkin..."yes, makes my head hurt"...LOL There is a Slunger out there somewhere, w/out damage!!! Time will tell!!! Peace, Wayne

9/9/2011 1:15:37 AM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Wayne, we sure haven't had the weather for much anything. Had some nice tomatoes but the skin was tough. Pumpkin plants and leaves burnt up. I'll be looking for some shade cloth for next year. Just gets too hot here without it. I've got about five nice ones on the vine, but very few leaves to push them. Still pleased with my learning curve! Watch out 2012! BSD, David

9/9/2011 10:16:23 PM

Minnesota

It's not in Iraq.

9/10/2011 12:03:25 AM

Minnesota

(I'm in the Army here)

9/10/2011 12:04:05 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Richard, will you be home and growin in 2012? Peace, Wayne

9/10/2011 3:32:02 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

PS...be safe!!! Peace, Wayne

9/10/2011 3:32:44 AM

Minnesota

Sure will, almost done here, fre more months, alot of 120 degree days or hotter. It is getting cooler now, 100 degrees feels cool.

9/10/2011 11:25:46 AM

Connecticut

time to plant,winter Irag grower. Stay safe.

9/10/2011 12:07:14 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Richard, be safe...and bring yerself home in one piece!!! Lucky you, aint comin home to Texas!!!! Minn, is certainly a kul place to grow!!! You might have an "in" w/ a couple/3 incredible "Northern" growers to get you started off right, w/ seeds!!! If not, give a shout, and am sure you will get a bite or two!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

9/11/2011 1:01:51 AM

Minnesota

Safety first here always. I'm eying Ron Wallaces pumpkin seeds, when they go on sale. 440 taped, I'm sure it would of blown past that if not for all the rain. My genetics projects I'm working on has alot of 898knauss in it, and I'm adding size to, the 1375Liggett is in it which grew the present biggest pumpkin for size. Thanks

9/11/2011 2:32:13 AM