Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 6 Entries. Monday, May 5 View Page Can't get a 2020 to germinate in optimum conditions..... meanwhile on the compost heap, despite a hefty dose of weedkiller! � Tuesday, May 6 View Page 150sqft entry, planted in the polytunnel. 1403 Leach should produce a pretty orange fruit. � Wednesday, June 25 View Page 150sqft challenge, DAP 15 and looking a good shape. The main vine is going to get in the way in a couple of weeks, so will have to get the chop in due course. � Wednesday, June 25 View Page 150sqft challenge...... and so the patch is full, 57 days after planting out, and around 100 days to the weigh-off. � Wednesday, June 25 View Page 150sqft challenge...... and so the patch is full, 57 days after planting out, and around 100 days to the weigh-off. � Sunday, July 6 View Page 150sqft challenge, keeper now at DAP 26, taping 250 lbs. I'm easing the main vine in front of the pumpkin backwards, about 1/2" a day, so there is some slack, otherwise it will be trapped under the fruit and cause the stem to split. Working OK for now, but surgery may yet be necessary. �