Giant pumpkin question - Page 6

Amigatec · May 29, 2009

The patch isn't 100% weed free, but it's a far cry from last year.

Another note, if you look at the 2 little fruit I took pictures of, you will notice they are oval shaped. That's the best shape for GP's. If they are do-nut shaped, they could roll over the vine and snap off, if the are round that's better, but oval is the best, they tend to lay flat.

The 1081, and 1024 are at 11' the 1112 is it 10'

Barbee · May 29, 2009

I love the board shoe idea. I may just have to make a pair for myself!

Amigatec · May 29, 2009

Version will be made from plywood with rounded corners. You have to walk with your wide with these. I used 1X10's and they will split, that's why I have the boards at the end, I didn't measure i just used some scrap I had handy, and the left shoe is bigger then the right.

I used screws to attach them, I found it's better to only attach the toes and the ball of the shoe to the board, it makes it easier to walk.

Barbee · May 29, 2009

My fav pic is the chair sitting out there

Watching them grow??

Hehe, at the rate they are growing you probably can!

Barbee · May 29, 2009

Meant to add and forgot....
I found out our area has a giant pumpkin club. They have seed auctions and the whole bit.
Who knew?!?
We live about an hour from the Circleville Pumpkin Festival held every fall. A really fun festival to go to!
http://www.pumpkinshow.com/

Amigatec · May 29, 2009

There are more Pumpkin Club Weightoffs, in Ohio than any other state.

The chair is for putting on my shoes. LOL

Amigatec · May 30, 2009

I removed 3 tiny fruit from my #2 plant tonight, it's still just a bit early to set fruit.

salix · May 31, 2009

Amiga - would snowshoes work instead of the boards? They would be easier to get into and out of...

veggie babe · May 31, 2009

Amigatec,
Did I understand you correctly?

You haven't allowed any fruit set yet? if this is so when will you allow fruit set and how many times will you bury the vines.

I understood that you also bury the end of the vines 10' after fruit set to stop evaporation.

neva

Amigatec · May 31, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by salix

Amiga - would snowshoes work instead of the boards? They would be easier to get into and out of...

I don't know I have never seen snow shoes but they should work.

Amigatec · May 31, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by veggie babe

Amigatec,
Did I understand you correctly?

You haven't allowed any fruit set yet? if this is so when will you allow fruit set and how many times will you bury the vines.

I understood that you also bury the end of the vines 10' after fruit set to stop evaporation.

neva

2 of the fruit I culled were on secondary vines, and the other one was at about 8' on the main.

The best place to set fruit is 10' to 12' on the main, but some growers wait until 15'. Also the shape make a difference. I'll keep burying vines until sometime after pollination. At that time I will stop and cut the tap roots from the fruit unto the end of the vine off to allow the fruit to grow. I will have to add an "S" curve to the main to allow for growth.

Amigatec · May 31, 2009

When you grow for size the rules change.

TZ-OH6 · May 31, 2009

I like the wooden shoes. I would be tempted to cut toes into them and call the neighbors over and claim a Bigfoot sighting. You could also go with compact snowshoes that would be quite the garden fashion.

Amigatec · June 4, 2009

The 1081 and 1024 both at about 15 feet. These were started 60 days ago today.

Amigatec · June 4, 2009

The 1112 and 965 both of these are 2 weeks behind.

May 29, 2009	#77
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	I love the board shoe idea. I may just have to make a pair for myself! __________________ *Barbee*

May 29, 2009	#79
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	My fav pic is the chair sitting out there Watching them grow?? Hehe, at the rate they are growing you probably can! __________________ *Barbee*

May 29, 2009	#80
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	Meant to add and forgot.... I found out our area has a giant pumpkin club. They have seed auctions and the whole bit. Who knew?!? We live about an hour from the Circleville Pumpkin Festival held every fall. A really fun festival to go to! http://www.pumpkinshow.com/ __________________ *Barbee*

May 29, 2009	#76
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	The patch isn't 100% weed free, but it's a far cry from last year. Another note, if you look at the 2 little fruit I took pictures of, you will notice they are oval shaped. That's the best shape for GP's. If they are do-nut shaped, they could roll over the vine and snap off, if the are round that's better, but oval is the best, they tend to lay flat. The 1081, and 1024 are at 11' the 1112 is it 10'

May 30, 2009	#82
Amigatec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208	I removed 3 tiny fruit from my #2 plant tonight, it's still just a bit early to set fruit.

May 31, 2009	#83
salix Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north central B.C. Posts: 2,310	Amiga - would snowshoes work instead of the boards? They would be easier to get into and out of...

May 31, 2009	#84
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	Amigatec, Did I understand you correctly? You haven't allowed any fruit set yet? if this is so when will you allow fruit set and how many times will you bury the vines. I understood that you also bury the end of the vines 10' after fruit set to stop evaporation. neva

May 31, 2009	#88
TZ-OH6 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 847	I like the wooden shoes. I would be tempted to cut toes into them and call the neighbors over and claim a Bigfoot sighting. You could also go with compact snowshoes that would be quite the garden fashion.