incognito Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Only 4 times? My retinas need reconstructive surgery from being subjected to that lily white ass pic continually for the last two years! He whips it out everywhere! From now on I'm putting on my sunnies before I open a hb thread. Indian dreaming I've seen the original pic, what was edited out looked something akin to two large T-bone steaks swinging side by side, the mind boggles. Edited August 14, 2013 by incognito 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 15, 2013 He's trying to put off the competition with that arse ...lol...onto you HB at first I thought the censorship was Mr Hanky...Howdy Ho (lol ...nearly opened up Photoshop for some editing) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert&Ernie Posted August 15, 2013 ^^ Should have done it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) In the heat of competition and need some time to kill Jwerta, then it will be done...lol Edited August 15, 2013 by waterboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianDreaming Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) So I've found out that where I plan on growing the winning pumpkin in this competition, there are regular morning visits from our native hopping friends - roo's... - Do they eat pumpkin leaves?? I searched and got as far as "Do Kangaroos " and the preselected results list had - Do Kangaroos fart - Do Kangaroos eat weed But I'm unable to find out if kangaroos enjoy eating pumpkin plants... This will change the ball game significantly for me if they do, as I'll have to erect a substantial fence... Edit: Just confirmed - Kangaroos love juicy green fresh pumpkin leaves... Edited August 15, 2013 by IndianDreaming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted August 15, 2013 Kangaroos will eat trichs so I can't see them not eating a pumpkin leaf! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 15, 2013 hell yeah they'll eat 'em, thats why I went straight for a fence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted August 15, 2013 Lol, HB you wee hussy, I swear thats about the 4th time I've seen you post that photo this year. Does your misses know you're parading your milky white bottom around the forum like this? she took the pic, My naked parts are spread all over the internerds like some kinda venereal disease, but we have been married along time. Nothing phases her these days 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted August 15, 2013 IME everything likes to eat pumpkins, but mildew is usually the biggest enemy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert&Ernie Posted August 15, 2013 In the heat of competition and need some time to kill Jwerta, then it will be done...lol I will make crap fertilizer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 15, 2013 ^ not what I meant...lol..must check hurried taps at the keyboard ....In the heat of competition and in need of some time to kill, Jwerta it will be done hmmm now I have ideas for the krakenpumpkin though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert&Ernie Posted August 15, 2013 Thought that's what you meant ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted August 17, 2013 Anyone know much about molasses as an additive to fertiliser? It apparently will promote microbial colonies in the soil. Also allegedly helps uptake of fertilisers to an extent. I'm doing some trials with it on sweet potato and tubers this spring/ summer. Might use it on my Pumpkin too. Apparently it is used as a foliar spray by Giant Pumpkin growers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 17, 2013 for pumpkins I've had a chap mention he is using 50ml molasses to 9L water, for foliar feeding. I cant comment on how it works, it is the rage with some american growers. I've also seen it mentioned being added into aerated tea's/brews 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) yeah I'm using it as a soak in combination with "Triple Boost" 3 in one fertiliser. Looks and smells a hell of a lot like Canna BIO organic vega... Edited August 17, 2013 by Stillman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceCube Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Might pick up some tips in this doco guys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kynO36yA3y8 I'm going to get in on this and start preparing my soil today Sussing out going the whole 9 yard with cover crop, soil inoculation etc http://www.hollandsgiants.com/soil.html PS how are we going to weigh them accurately? The growers usually have a size estimation chart that you input the dimensions of your entry into Edited August 18, 2013 by IceCube 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I reckon the biggest we can pick from piccies, and back it with measurement (?). I am thinking of a prize to be offered for the "Prettiest" pumpkin as well.... based on a most liked basis ...or something like that. Edited August 18, 2013 by waterboy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrubby Posted August 18, 2013 I'd love to get in on this.... Anyone have some spare seed? I'd be happy to do a trade for something of intrest to you. PM me if your interested, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianDreaming Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah m8 - I can pop you a couple of 2 different sorts - pm me ur addy and prepare to be pumpk't! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrubby Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks for hooking me up guys! Cant wait to get pumpkin'n! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted August 18, 2013 Icecube I'm organising some scales... and a fork lift. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianDreaming Posted August 18, 2013 I'm thinking of weighing a palette, and when I get the winning pumpkin to a decent size I'll pop it on that to grow. From there it'll be easier to move it and attach it (and the palette) to some scales, and also to move it a bit farther from the house for its ultimate disintegrative demise... Ice: That was a good post, watched a bit of the docco and got all sorts of inspiration. Even a bit of Aussie camaraderie swelled up and I had a few moments imagining the news headlines "Australian pumpkin takes world record" - We're in it for the whole country here folks, make no mistake - this pumpkin contest could very well start an international pumpkin growing epidemic. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted August 18, 2013 Great Kiwi site http://www.giantpumpkins.co.nz/ http://www.giantpumpkins.co.nz/free-download-pumpkin-tracking-sheet http://www.giantpumpkins.co.nz/how-to-page/weight-table 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 18, 2013 So exciting :D Not long to go now.. How many participants have we got on board? Seems like quite a few really! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
