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Pumpkin growing challenge 2017

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Steve R, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. Steve R

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    I'm down to one plant now, hot weather allowed the alkethene hoops to heat up and become pliable, the tension of the plastic sheet flattened it and a plant underneath.

    No backups, so not a great start to the season.

    Steve...:)
     
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      Oh dear Steve
       
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      Just checked your right mate for some reason I got confused lol

      Gutted mate that's not good what about getting another seed directly sown see if it dose it good not been in pots
       
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      I have been up to the plot today and the pumpkin has survived the transplant and is stating to romp way in believability well best plant I have ever grown will try and get some photos this week
       
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          Wow! That is fantastic Richard360.



          Thanks, I will try my best. I will also seek Lady Luck and consult Mother Nature.


          Very sad to hear...


          If it is any consolation, I am offering this to be raised by the village:

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            How do you manage to get the lid of the tub misterq looks like a nice healthy plant love the watering idea
             
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              Blimey Richard, that pumpkin is doing well. What are you feeding it? Rainbow dust and unicorn droppings...lol

              Had another look at my backup plants and where I thought they where both fried, one was still growing so I have 2 in the ground again.

              The backup is an orange one, so hopefully some colour in the plot this year.

              Steve...:)
               
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                Only gave it one feed so far it just a freek plant growing fast mate
                Glad you have managed to get another pumpkin in let's hope for a 500lb this year
                Do you have a plan for moving a big one Steve last year I really struggled to move mine don't know that I would move it if it was any bigger
                 
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                  Yes I do, I always have had a plan.

                  I have 3 x 12 ft lengths of 4 x 4 drilled at the top so it will accept a short piece of rebar to hold them together and also support a chain operated block and tackle. Lift the pumpkin, push cart underneath to move it off the plot. Then lift it again next to a vehicle or trailer to remove from site.

                  I only have the tripod and hoist, no cart, trailer or lifting straps so to speak but I'll cross that bridge when and if needed.

                  Steve...:)
                   
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                  Good plan I will look into making a hoist
                   
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                    My Matt's Monsters will be going in the ground next weekend:
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                      Looking nice and strong growth
                       
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                        IMG_3725.JPG First flower pollinated this morning its about 7 foot out on the main stem so see how it goes
                         
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                          Still a tiddler yet there are two male flowers.

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