2014 The GC Pumpkin growing and carving challenge

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Steve R, Jan 17, 2014.

Page 4 of 27
  1. Richard360

    Richard360 Super Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2013
    Messages:
    605
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Bulider
    Location:
    Leeds West Yorkshire
    Ratings:
    +1,069
    Are they out side ? Now
     
    Richard360, Apr 24, 2014
    #46 Quote in Conversation
  2. colne

    colne Super Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2014
    Messages:
    745
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +799
    Hi Richard, I am in a hot climate. These are not big pumpkins though, just an old Halloween pumpkin whose seeds ended up in the worm farm, grew, and one was transplanted into a grape's raised bed. And they have several tiny pumpkins, and blossom end rot.

    I have re-dosed them with eggshell tea.
     
    colne, Apr 24, 2014
    #47 Quote in Conversation
  3. Lolimac

    Lolimac Guest

    Ratings:
    +0
    And they're off:dbgrtmb:

    P1030667.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 5
      Lolimac, Apr 25, 2014
      #48 Quote in Conversation
    • Scrungee

      Scrungee Well known for it

      Joined:
      Dec 5, 2010
      Messages:
      16,524
      Location:
      Central England on heavy clay soil
      Ratings:
      +28,998
      I put some seeds in pots in a heated propagator the day before I left. They should be through by the time I get back.
       
      • Like Like x 1
        Scrungee, Apr 25, 2014
        #49 Quote in Conversation
      • Richard360

        Richard360 Super Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 3, 2013
        Messages:
        605
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Bulider
        Location:
        Leeds West Yorkshire
        Ratings:
        +1,069
        Sorry colne I don't know what else you could do apart from what your doing already
        Loli they look like they are doing great did you get a good rate of germination with them
         
        • Like Like x 2
          Richard360, Apr 25, 2014
          #50 Quote in Conversation
        • joolz68

          joolz68 Total Gardener

          Joined:
          May 16, 2011
          Messages:
          4,428
          Gender:
          Female
          Location:
          alfreton uk
          Ratings:
          +5,386
          Still no sign of mine loli :heehee: x
           
          • Funny Funny x 1
            joolz68, Apr 25, 2014
            #51 Quote in Conversation
          • Lolimac

            Lolimac Guest

            Ratings:
            +0
            Yes Richard...100%:thumbsup::dancy:


            :grphg: They'll be waiting to make a big entrance Joolz:thumbsup::fingers crossed:
             
            Lolimac, Apr 26, 2014
            #52 Quote in Conversation
          • JWK

            JWK Gardener Staff Member

            Joined:
            Jun 3, 2008
            Messages:
            32,937
            Gender:
            Male
            Location:
            Surrey
            Ratings:
            +51,410
            Here comes mine, Atlantic Giant sown on 21st Apr:

            20140427-P4270033.jpg
             
            • Like Like x 2
              JWK, Apr 27, 2014
              #53 Quote in Conversation
            • Steve R

              Steve R Soil Furtler

              Joined:
              Feb 15, 2008
              Messages:
              3,892
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Carer
              Location:
              Cumbria
              Ratings:
              +3,703
              Well done Lol and John...mine are "in progress" at the moment.

              Steve...:)
               
              • Like Like x 2
                Steve R, Apr 27, 2014
                #54 Quote in Conversation
              • Webmaster

                Webmaster Webmaster Staff Member

                Joined:
                Dec 21, 2004
                Messages:
                5,046
                Gender:
                Male
                Location:
                GC central
                Ratings:
                +2,970
                Here's a pic of my Dills Atlantic giant taken on the 21st April :-

                [​IMG]

                I got sent 5 seeds (one which was actually half a seed ! ), so planted 4, and I have had 50% germination, my other plant has only just shown it's first set of leaves.
                 
                • Like Like x 1
                  Webmaster, Apr 27, 2014
                  #55 Quote in Conversation
                • Scrungee

                  Scrungee Well known for it

                  Joined:
                  Dec 5, 2010
                  Messages:
                  16,524
                  Location:
                  Central England on heavy clay soil
                  Ratings:
                  +28,998
                  Was that 50% germination the half seed?
                   
                  • Funny Funny x 4
                    Scrungee, Apr 27, 2014
                    #56 Quote in Conversation
                  • Steve R

                    Steve R Soil Furtler

                    Joined:
                    Feb 15, 2008
                    Messages:
                    3,892
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Carer
                    Location:
                    Cumbria
                    Ratings:
                    +3,703
                    Just back from the greenhouse, 1st seed has split and has now been potted up.

                    Steve...:)
                     
                    • Like Like x 2
                      Steve R, Apr 27, 2014
                      #57 Quote in Conversation
                    • Richard360

                      Richard360 Super Gardener

                      Joined:
                      Mar 3, 2013
                      Messages:
                      605
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Occupation:
                      Bulider
                      Location:
                      Leeds West Yorkshire
                      Ratings:
                      +1,069
                      Looks like we are going to have a some good ones this year guys I can not wait to get them romping away
                       
                      • Agree Agree x 2
                        Richard360, Apr 29, 2014
                        #58 Quote in Conversation
                      • Webmaster

                        Webmaster Webmaster Staff Member

                        Joined:
                        Dec 21, 2004
                        Messages:
                        5,046
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Location:
                        GC central
                        Ratings:
                        +2,970
                        Just wondering ....

                        I'm not expecting to get the biggest pumpkin, BUT ...

                        Is it advisable to place the growing pumpkin on a pallet as it grows ?

                        As I have seen some huge Pumpkins, and cannot help but think you could damage your pumpkin trying to get it from where you've grown it.
                         
                        Webmaster, Apr 29, 2014
                        #59 Quote in Conversation
                      • Lolimac

                        Lolimac Guest

                        Ratings:
                        +0
                        I understand that's the best way to do it:thumbsup: I've never been fortunate to need one:doh:YET;)
                         
                        • Like Like x 1
                          Lolimac, Apr 29, 2014
                          #60 Quote in Conversation
                        Page 4 of 27
                        Loading...
                        Similar Threads - 2014 Pumpkin growing
                        1. Steve R

                          2014 The GC Pumpkin Carving Challenge - Poll Vote

                          Steve R, Nov 6, 2014, in forum: Edible Gardening
                          Replies:
                          17
                          Views:
                          1,371
                          Phil A
                          Nov 25, 2014
                        2. wiseowl

                          GARDENERS CORNER PHOTO OF THE YEAR. 2014 RESULTS

                          wiseowl, Jul 5, 2015, in forum: Photo Competitions
                          Replies:
                          12
                          Views:
                          1,337
                          Sheal
                          Jul 18, 2015
                        3. longk

                          Winter Losses/Survivors 2014/15

                          longk, May 5, 2015, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
                          Replies:
                          42
                          Views:
                          2,953
                          Sirius
                          Jun 19, 2015
                        4. Fern4

                          Who won the GC photographer of the year 2014?

                          Fern4, Jan 17, 2015, in forum: Off-Topic Discussion
                          Replies:
                          4
                          Views:
                          679
                          Sheal
                          Jan 18, 2015
                        5. Marley Farley

                          Monthly Photo Comp December 2014.. VOTES..!

                          Marley Farley, Jan 1, 2015, in forum: Photo Competitions
                          Replies:
                          10
                          Views:
                          1,039
                          Jenny namaste
                          Jan 4, 2015

                        Share This Page

                        1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                          By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                          Accept Learn More...
                          Dismiss Notice