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Kristiansand, Norway

Hi!
First of all, is there any Norwegian growers here? I`m having trouble finding any active growers in Norway at the time, and I really hope that some of you know a person or two that I might contact I am planning to have a couple of giant pumpkin-plants next year. I have started planning a bit, and will start working on the plot soon.
I wonder if there is anyone who would share some tips with me concerning growing large pumpkins in this kind of climate. I`ve been directed to this site by Bill Foss. He recommended me to ask if anyone could spare a seed or two with a rookie.

Bill has given me som pointers to what I must be aware of. If someone has a good internet site or a good guide on how to grow these large ones I would be really happy if you would share som of it with me.

- Philip

8/22/2013 6:30:43 AM

Knopp, Germany

Thjis grower diary is probably your best resource for growing in a cold environment.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2013&grower=24835&action=L

Shoot me an e-mail with your address and I can send you some seeds.

Owen giantsquash@gmail.com

8/22/2013 6:47:32 AM

Germany

At least among the EGVGA members I haven´t found any from Norway. Are you planning to grow AGs in a greenhouse? If you intend to grow them outdoors, you should at least start the plants in a hoophouse (maybe 2 x 3 m for each plant), which can then be removed as soon as the plant is getting larger.
Basically, for planning your pumpkin season you should be aware of the following:
After seed starting it takes about 2 months before you can start with pollinations. Fruit growth will then take about 90-120 days.
The plants should not sit in cold soil. 18-20°C down to a depth of 15-20 cm should be fine at the beginning, but 10-15°C is a bit too cold. In order to have enough time for fruit growth (July/August/September) you need to do the pollinations between end of June and mid July. Thus, the plants need to be started between end of April and first week of May and should be transplanted into the patch very soon (1-2 weeks after germination if you keep them in large pots/buckets after germination). Thus, you need to make sure you have a patch with warm soil around mid May.

8/22/2013 6:49:07 AM

Germany

For some seeds, just go to my diary, there you will find my email address (each diary entry has this little orange envelope in the top section of the screen...there you will find the email addy). Cheers, Jörg

8/22/2013 6:51:49 AM

Germany

Hi Philip,

Look for Arne Ulfeng from Fredikstad.

If you google him, you will find an email address.

He also published the book "Gresskar".

Regards,

Andreas

8/22/2013 8:38:33 AM

Southern Sweden

Hi Philip! I live in Sweden and we have about the same climate. Earlier years have we had many pumpkins at weigh off and the biggest grown here is Anders Lilja at 626kg . Now there are not many active growers to contact. But if you want to know anything just send me a mail to albin@oland.nu

8/22/2013 3:24:32 PM

Saskatchewan Fosston Canada

Hallo Philip!
Jeg er norsk og bor i provinsen Saskatchewan og gror giant pumpkins hvert aar.2014 er det 6te aaret.Min e-mail er gracres@sasktel.net

7/3/2014 6:13:35 PM