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Littleton, Colorado

Do any of you know of anyone doing what we love to do most, but growing them in Thailand? My nephew has been growing A.G.'s in Swissvale, Co. for a couple years and loves it. In June he's moving to Thailand. It would be great if there's anyone there who he can compare notes with!

2/14/2012 1:50:36 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

AB, I think yes...but not positive...look thru growers diaries? Peace, Wayne

2/14/2012 2:40:51 AM

East Jordan, MI

Here's a guy from 2005.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=35575
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=1&p=117648

I was thinking I had seen someone more recent, but haven't found it yet.

2/14/2012 6:38:19 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Pumpkin Prince I think...

2/14/2012 7:33:53 AM

Pocatello ([email protected])

I think many have tried, but few have succeeded in growing these in the tropics. It seems that they should do great, but the experience has proven otherwise. I would really like to see someone grow 700+ in the tropics and show us all how to do it.

2/14/2012 10:05:46 AM

Niagara Falls,NY

Jack, aka Pumpkin Prince is from Taiwan.

2/14/2012 10:18:43 AM

Littleton, Colorado

Thanks Country, I'll check out that diary. If any of you know, or know of Aaron Burkert, he's listed as Hawaii's state champion at 1023 lbs. in 2009. Very, very impressive! I would think Hawaii almost has to be a tropical climate, unless he's growing them at considerable altitude there!

2/14/2012 10:54:38 AM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Yes! Aaron went by the screen name of 'pumpkindork', and has a short diary from 2009. 1023 pounds on the island of Maui is awesome. No word as to what elevation it was grown at.

2/14/2012 12:19:44 PM

Rhode Island

if you can grow them in alaska? you can pretty much grow them anywhere. just depends on how dedicated you are and how you handle climate and conditions.

2/14/2012 1:27:49 PM

Ashby, MA

A 1700+ pounder from Alask no less...

2/14/2012 8:58:56 PM