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Rhode Island

since the late eighties ron and i have chased that elusive world record pumpkin. some seasons in the earlier years were obviously a bust while other showed some progress.
its funny looking back now because in th eearly years our methods were far from sound.
if we got a hint of some majic ingredient we added it in. if someone said this or that was needed we found it and put it in.

4/23/2013 8:27:53 AM

Rhode Island

the point being folks is to listen to those that have done it. nothing beats experience.
pap

4/23/2013 8:30:03 AM

Except Pizza and Beer
That gives me an idea.

4/23/2013 10:37:52 AM

Webster, NY

I hope you don't mind an occasional question now and then during the coming year. I usually try not to bother too many people with my dumb questions.

Thanks

4/23/2013 12:01:48 PM

Alaska

Yep I agree, Pap. Keep an open mind and make no wholesale changes. A little at a time will help you in sorting out what works and what doesn't.

4/23/2013 1:48:13 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

Up above us all. But yet dont look down on anybody.theres allot more to learn than growing from pap stay classy

4/23/2013 2:01:59 PM

West [email protected]

It would be a Lie to tell some one that the pumpkin took just months to grow.............sounds like 20+ years to me : )

I'm sure the journey was worth more than the goal

4/23/2013 9:15:55 PM

Deerfield, Michigan

With this being my second year growing I look forward to advice given from other growers. This will be my first year doing tea and after spending the winter reading up on it I hope it will work. Everyones diarys help by putting a picture to whats going on in their patch. Thanks to all who find the time to post.

4/23/2013 11:50:22 PM

Michigan,up North

Heres a big time secreat the heavy hitters dont want out , mix apple sauce, fruit cocktail, powder milk,water and dump on the stump ever week.

4/24/2013 9:40:20 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Pap is the man to listen to. If you want to learn read all his posts. Thanks Pap for all your time and sharing your experiences and knowledge, I for one appreciate it.

4/25/2013 8:21:31 AM

Rhode Island

michigam masher----i sure hope no one follows that advise.
no heavy hitter i ever knew does that????????why send people off in the wrong direction?
pap

4/25/2013 8:35:12 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Agreed Paps.... That iZ BS Masher... WTF?

4/25/2013 10:29:00 AM

Michigan,up North

yeah bad joke. butt did do it last year on my 1238lber neighber gave me alota can goods that were out of date ,figured the suger content in that can goods wouldn,t hurt it and it was late in the season.

4/25/2013 12:46:57 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Michigan might be onto something,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I'm headed to the local food bank and see if they can hook me up with some can food:)

4/25/2013 3:48:29 PM

Is the applesauce plain or with cinnamon???

4/26/2013 5:53:59 AM