Billy Bob Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Don't know why but I have always loved pumpkins....at this time of the year I am on the hunt for large pumpkins for $3 or less....it's a QUEST for me...I drive my duck hunting partner John crazy because on the way home I always take different off the beat roads looking for farm side stands for that GREAT PUMPKIN "DEAL"...this year he has threatened to buy me one so he doesn't have to go thru this ordeal again.... But anyways, I have read about his almost every year and need to go to this pumpkin weigh off next year if I remember...these are H U G E pumpkins....I might even be willing to spend $5 on one of these BRUTES... http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/clarence/article578373.ece
Roy Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 I used to grow them out back. I didn't have the room nor the time to ever push them past 300lbs. But it's very doable. I used to deliver a bunch of them like a thief in the night with a neighbour's trailer...we'd drop them off at different kids' houses for a morning surprise. That was fun. I'd always have a few out front for Halloween ambiance.
Sandbag Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 I used to grow them out back. I didn't have the room nor the time to ever push them past 300lbs. But it's very doable. I used to deliver a bunch of them like a thief in the night with a neighbour's trailer...we'd drop them off at different kids' houses for a morning surprise. That was fun. I'd always have a few out front for Halloween ambiance. Very cool Roy Did you buy the seeds or did you cultivate your own strain over the years? Cheers Craig
lew Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 ...we'd drop them off at different kids' houses for a morning surprise. That was fun. You've always been a true friend to the younguns Roy
Roy Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 No Craig, these were just store bought seeds. They were $1.50 a pack or something. The ones I used were called Atlantic Giants. Lew, I'm thinking you have the perfect place to grow those.
lew Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Lew, I'm thinking you have the perfect place to grow those. Actually Roy, my garden was a bit of a flop this year. Tomatoes and beans were so-so and the cucumbers hardly even broke ground thru the ground. Good thing there's a farmers market just down the road
Handlebarz Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Lew you need more musky fertilizer it will make your garden grow big time
smally21 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 im no pumpkin lover but i cant beleive the size of these things - and they grow in a single season????? steroids? growth hormones? a gourd the size of a small car!
lew Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 You could have something there Mike, maybe I'll bring a big fattie home from LSC in a couple weeks
Twocoda Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Pumpkinfest is on this weekend in Port Elgin....i think the winning pumpkin so far is 1640 POUNDS....the world record squash is sitting in port right now...1400 pounds....ill post some pics later on today for ya BB or you can google Pumkinfest 2011 and there is a live feed of the weigh station in the growers tent as they weigh them in... Cheers heres the link http://www.pumpkinfest.org/ Edited October 2, 2011 by Twocoda
Billy Bob Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Posted October 2, 2011 Linus would be soooo proud to be waiting in these pumpkin patches to finally meet the GREAT PUMPKIN....
mercman Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 I love Pumpkins Dad used to carve them into scarey faces, and Ma would roast the seeds. Some of the pumpkins were turned into fresh pies, and Pumpkin bread. Ma was a great baker,Prolly explains why i was kinda chubby growing up
Billy Bob Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Posted October 2, 2011 Ma was a great baker,Prolly explains why i was kinda chubby growing up Kind of.....didn't want to say anything "Chunky"...
mercman Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Kind of.....didn't want to say anything "Chunky"... Actually, "Chunk" was a nickname for a while.After that kid in the movie "The Goonies" Cant help it, i love "GOOD" food Bobby.
MJL Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 In the fall there’s only 2 things I look forward to: Steelhead and pumpkin pies. I love pies! Actually, "Chunk" was a nickname for a while.After that kid in the movie "The Goonies" Cant help it, i love "GOOD" food Bobby. Chunk, do the truffle shuffle
Billy Bob Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Posted October 2, 2011 Cant help it, i love "GOOD" food Bobby. Me too partner...but I've been.. errrrr....I even hate to say it...dieting for the last 3+ months...
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