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Rhode Island

just wondering how you folks are doing on the sngpg seeds from our 2006 promo/membership drive
the club sent out a ton of seeds from the sngpg promo plus to ANYONE who sent us a self addressed bubble pack as well

ps-- our seed promo/membership drive should be even better this year. the sngpg package plans now are for seeds from all sngpg big pumpkins (supply available ?),copy of susan warren book due out tomorrow ( backyard giants ) and a one year membership
thanks
pap

8/29/2007 6:00:40 AM

Liberal Kansas, USA

Pap, Hi, Doug Heathman here. I grew 1110wallace its at 740# pollinated 1jul. started out fast till it got to 100+ temp and slowed way down . will take to Kansas state fair 6sep. Only putting on 2-3 # a day now, plant was 300 ft before pumpkin and 100 ft after. Also growing 1502 , set it out early May and it didnt start growing till June , when soil finally warmed up here in western Ks. really cool spring .pollinated selfed 6jul, plant only 300Ft, plant didnt grow after pumpkin set ,I broke it turning it, at about 15ft. was on 1200#pace till temp. got in 100 Degree +, at 804# 26 aug at 8 lb a day and decreasing. Hope to take this one to weigh off in oct. 1110 has huge stem, tall deep ribs,and short stem to stem, 1502 long and low ,looks like small 1502with green stem. Thanks again for doing the sngpg seed promotion. Doug Heathman

8/29/2007 10:17:54 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Sorry Pap my 1502 didn't perform as well as it's competetor and got pulled before fruit set. Jim

8/29/2007 1:56:12 PM

Leamington, Ont.

Unfortanately, my 1502 pumpkin was severly damaged by hail (was not covered yet). It was too late to try and set another and was out of room, so I had to yank her. At least I got to use some pollen! :) Very aggressive plant though.

I also lost my own 506 Spada from '06 to the same hail storm. I usually don't cover them until the leaves stop shading them. Lesson learned!!!!

8/30/2007 12:36:35 AM

Somers, CT

Pap, when is dues due? I wanna join again and get in on the fun you RI growers have. You got me convinced after the tour a couple of weeks ago. If I send a check and a bubblepack will you fill it with goodies some time before the beginnig of next season?

8/30/2007 3:32:15 PM

Coventry R.I.

pap,, you no i growing the 1110. poll with the 1225 jutras , you no my problem here, finally started to take off, small but what a perfect shape and color,, i should be in the running for best looking at weigh-off lol. thanks for seed, you ron/ and joe.plan on growing it again,

8/30/2007 4:30:32 PM

Hayward, CA

Pap,
Could I join this sngpg? Is there any other requirements other than dues?

Puter

8/30/2007 5:06:10 PM

Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

Growing the 1110 and 1140 Wallace. 1110 Wallace doing well, but the 1140 decided it really just wanted to grow salad. Abort problems up the wazzu. Thanks again to you and the sngpg.

8/30/2007 11:52:16 PM

Rhode Island

rob and puter

if you want to join now the dues per year running from october each year is 20.00 us funds or 25.00 for non us funds (thats because the bank charges an additional 5.00 for check cashing )

send to
sngpg
860 plainfield pike
greene, ri
02827
include your address, phone number and email address.

ps--- if you do join now and also partake in our winter seed promos and membership drive we at that time exiend your membership by an additional year.

thanks for the interest
pap

8/31/2007 5:59:02 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

i got 1 going on the 1174 is around 800 and 1 on the 977 with no stump and still getting it on vic in ky

8/31/2007 10:18:51 AM

Some good reports on the WI seeds that were in the "package" the 1175.5 Bowles, 1046.6 Bowles, and the 1039 Koch all have some nice fruit going. Stay tuned!

8/31/2007 11:11:46 AM

Minnesota

Great post.. Now I know what to plant next year to go 3-0 against Frank4!!!!
I'll recommend this package to anyone.. I'm in for this year again. Saved me thousands not getting sucked into the auctions!

9/4/2007 5:53:54 PM

Pinedale, WY

Let me get his straight, I can join the sngpg for $5, get the new book, some great seeds, and a one year membership? This sounds to good to be true, is there a catch?

9/5/2007 12:10:51 AM

Santa Rosa, CA

Pumpkin Pastor,

It looks like the $5.00 is for check cashing on non-USA funds. I am a member. The annual dues are $20.00 per year. (US funds) The club sends out an excellent newsletter. Last year, the seed promo had a cost of $80.00. However, that was for about 40 seeds from top growers with excellent genetics. That's $2.00 per seed.

Chuck

9/5/2007 10:36:12 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Pap
The 1502 wallace seeds has been nothing short of amazing for me. The C=149, other measurements are 95 and 100.
the plant is very agressive and doing awesome. Still bright green leaves.

The 977 is just as amazing. Right now still growing about 30 pounds a day and this one is on a small vine.

keep me on your list for the next distribution.
Thanks!!

9/5/2007 12:06:40 PM

Pinedale, WY

Sorry, can't read, opps. Still $20 and $80 for the seeds is worth it. Can't much more for $100 that will help a new guy.

9/5/2007 2:08:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Amazing set of seeds for the money, I will be in again!!! Pap, I have a ?. Is there gonna be a TUG, contest again this year??? I laughed so hard last year, I cried...more than once!!!! Hope so! !! Peace, Wayne

9/5/2007 8:09:24 PM

Coventry R.I.

JOE Safehouse,, you never no, till the end if you beat me this year,,,,,, lol

9/6/2007 6:53:54 AM

Rhode Island

wayne
i kinda backed away a bit from the funny stuff this year . still hurting over the loss of my oldest son richard, who died suddenly at 42 years old this past may 7th.

ill talk to pete rondeau when we have our weigh off meeting this saturday. pete did all the photo posting for "TUG" last year as im quite challanged at the computer stuff.

thanks for the interest

pap

9/6/2007 7:06:32 AM

Liberal Kansas, USA

Pap, At The State Fair , Hutchinson Kansas 6sep07 The 1110wallace06 weighed 871.2, 9% heavy, @67 days old averaging 7# a day when cut off. Great to grow, good looking pumpkin. Thanks again, 144x98ssx94fb Doug Heathman

9/9/2007 8:16:46 PM

Coventry R.I.

WOW,, nice Doug, love that 1110,, do you have a picture.

9/10/2007 6:42:48 AM

Liberal Kansas, USA

Frank , I posted pic on photo gallery, Just stem end ill post better pic later . This is only one I have at work. Doug H.

9/10/2007 12:21:51 PM

Coventry R.I.

doug, i also grew the 1110 this year,,

9/12/2007 8:38:44 PM

Liberal Kansas, USA

Frank, Is your 1110 still growing? How is it doing? any pics? I havent seen any others in the diaries. Doug H.

9/13/2007 8:37:19 AM