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Rhode Island

In 2012 officially weighed at topsfield fair in ma was one (1) pumpkin weighing 2,009 pounds grown - a new world record.
This past season there was forty eight (48) pumpkins weighed 2,000 lb and up and, a 2,009 lb pumpkin would be at the end of that listing. That's success
Genetics are continuing to GET BETTER AND BETTER giving more growers a chance for this 2k honor.
So, my question is this.
What are you prepared to do next season that will give you that winning edge? greenhouse?- better care?- feeding /watering program?- better seeds?- new location/rotation?
What will you do to get your first 2,000 pound pumpkin?
Pap

10/27/2022 4:12:00 PM

Ironton, ohio

Extra 200sqft of patch, Push the plant/fruit harder, Attention to detail late August thru September.

10/27/2022 8:26:03 PM

Grittyville, WA

I'm gonna partner up with a beginner and steal their "beginners luck" ha ha. Good seed, good soil, and good luck. I learned from tissue testing we weren't feeding enough, and that was helpful info. After correcting this, I think it helped the pumpkin go quite heavy to chart.
Good seed, good soil, good luck... and good info? :)

10/27/2022 8:43:37 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Taking the year off for cover crops pap and a number of upgrades to the greenhouse.;)

10/27/2022 8:43:43 PM

Muddy Waters

Nice to hear from you pap Great post!

10/27/2022 8:53:24 PM

President - GPC

3000 lbs is within reach...., and add good weather to the mix, and prepare for mitigation when good weather is bad weather.
The 7 P's > Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

10/28/2022 10:34:23 AM

Kutztown, PA

Deep tilling to get more O2 in the soil for bacteria, adding drip irrigation feeding. Adding some misters for hot weather.

10/28/2022 11:05:49 AM

Westmoreland, KS

AC baby...my pumpkins won't know they are living in Kansas!

10/28/2022 11:57:15 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

Convince the Patton bros I am a long lost triplet, and move into the greenhouse.

10/28/2022 1:02:07 PM

Torrance, Ca.

AC in Kansas Jake!! Now I'm impressed and can't wait to see what you do next year keeping things cooler!

For some reason I thought you already had some type of cooling in your greenhouse?

10/28/2022 10:29:51 PM

Roseville CA

A misting system!

10/29/2022 12:20:18 AM

Western PA

I will time my tissue tests better so I don't get low on anything. I will do a pre pollination test and at day 30 right at when they start to put big gains on, then do my last one around early August.

10/29/2022 9:27:26 AM

Nova Scotia

Lucky enough to plant a "silver bullet" seed of the millions out there today! And oh Mother Nature is in a good mood during the growing season.

10/29/2022 6:01:58 PM

Westmoreland, KS

I have all sorts of cooling might as well add AC!

10/29/2022 10:55:52 PM

Anchorage Alaska

I like the way you think ,Jake ..

10/29/2022 11:08:42 PM

Westmoreland, KS

well I have to try to keep up with the Dale Marshall's and the Pap Wallace's of the world!

10/30/2022 8:28:14 AM

Buffalo, New York

Go Bills Pap! If they win the Super Bowl, I will grow again.

11/1/2022 7:09:32 PM

President - GPC

Start collecting seeds Jeremy... Let's GO BUFFALO!

11/2/2022 9:54:50 AM

Turn over 1000 square feet of patch by hand with a fork....that's dedication, or pure crazy. 😁

11/13/2022 6:32:55 PM