GC Pumpkin Growing Challenge 2013

If that's a pair of double doors behind that plant it may be OK, but if they're windows then I'm afraid that plant may be rather stunted and spindly for a potential 'Giant Pumpkin' plant (and there appears to be flower buds forming already) as I'd be expecting a much stronger stem and larger leaves at that stage - is it growing 'indoors'?

 

No they are not doors its a large window like but not doors the leaves must be 12 inch across but yes it's indoors as was not recommended to go out till June there are a few buds on it yes I will not give up any way see how it goes t:

 

Still, waiting for germination.....

Steve...

 

You want to get them an alarm clock Steve

 

Are they all the same seeds that haven't germinated? Out of 6 seeds from the same plant I got nil germinate, but at least I've got half a dozen others. One of my Paton Twins seeds got stuck in it's seed case below ground and tore itself to bits before it showed above ground, exactly the same as one did last year.

 

How many days old is it Richard?

 

Two from the ghaye 1058 and two from another...I'll tip them out in a bit and have a look.

Steve...

 

I've got one of those growing and it took several days longer to germinate than the 849 (1502 x 800) that showed in 5 days (as in post #20)

 

Just tipped them out to check and all are ok with no rot, The second seed is a 560 Minor and one of those has broke its shell..so I guess its a time thing now.

Steve...

 

Grown by Steve Minor from Vermont?

 

I think it's about a month now ?

 

Day 15:

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Are they on that window sill all day? It looks like they need more light as they should be shorter and sturdier like this


Time for potting up into 150 x 150mm pots today.

 

Yes, all day and night. I was thinking of putting them in the flyaway during the day??? Maybe the night also, rarely getting below 5C on a night now.

 

I'm putting mine into an unheated polytunnel during the day where they get more sunshine, but I'm still bringing them back into warmth of an evening, but that might change as overnight temps are supposed to substantially increase as from tonight, but I want some overnight minimum readings before I'll risk leaving all my pumpkin plants (+ courgettes, marrows, and especially cucumbers, etc.) there overnight.