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Mesa, Arizona

I hear through a very talented grower friend in NE Ohio that there might be someone in the Phoenix, AZ area attempting to grow giant pumpkins. My husband and I are hoping to attempt this in 2008 and would really like to discuss this with you !

11/4/2007 11:58:31 PM

Georgia

His name is Ben and hes the Arizona record holder. He posts on this site and ya might be able to find him. I used to live in Arizona and the weather is gonna be your worst enemy. Youll have to start your planting early though.

11/5/2007 8:21:21 AM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2007&grower=26257&action=L
this is the link to his diary. click on the envelope by his name to get his email address.

11/5/2007 8:53:53 AM

Mesa, Arizona

Thanks so much Steve and Jason. I read his diary. Wow ! OK, I am encouraged and discouraged all at the same time.... ha !

11/8/2007 2:03:39 PM

Georgia

No problem he should be able to help ya out. I know he starts his plants real early to beat the heat. I lived in Mesa for several years and its definetly hot.

11/8/2007 2:18:03 PM

Northern Arizona

I live in northern AZ and hope to try growing some for the first time.

1/21/2008 6:59:24 PM

Georgia

One advantage you have in Arizona is the sunlight..another disadvantage is the sunlight..I gardened in Arizona for several years and ya just gotta adapt and schedule your growing time good. I think if ya got a good water source and you Arizona growers stick together and help each other out yall are gonna grow some big pumpkins out there in the heat.

1/21/2008 7:38:26 PM