Stillman Posted October 12, 2013 This morning went down checked the vine, I see the first female flower forming, 2 weeks and I will be on I reckon. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted October 12, 2013 that thing is huugeeee, well done man. Id be scared to go near it incase it ate me 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 12, 2013 I'm scared the kids are going to damage it because its starting to grow over the lawn lol Might fence it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 12, 2013 Its throwing big secondary lateral runners, I'm going to snip and bury the bulk. I don't have the space to let it run so will be interesting to see how much that limits its growth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted October 13, 2013 Just showing I'm in... These plants are going into the ground today. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etherealdrifter Posted October 13, 2013 hooley dooley, i best be getting on my bike and trundling down to the local to rearrange the tote...........stilly that is great growth! and to show i love this communal punk effort..here's my littl'n..i know it wont come to much but hey i just love seeing these punk pics. cheers you lot 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted October 13, 2013 i love a man in stylish shoes 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted October 13, 2013 im just getting the flowers starting to develop now. I am also leaving one in a small pot and stress it out in order to stress out a male. Been dying to put up some photos but dont have a camera atm. But the green house seems to be working very well. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 14, 2013 I got male flowers opening and a lone female flower forming. I should probably not pollinate this one and let it grow a bit bigger but I am feeling paranoid about how this plant is going to take my summer so setting fruit as soon as possible. My goal is to grow a pumpkin I can't pick up. I reckon I can do that this year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted October 14, 2013 i plan to build a catapult and send it in to the horizon . Or carve a really big jacko lantern or make a giant pumpking soup and give it to the charity that feeds the homeless at west end man i wish i had a working camera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted October 14, 2013 This morning went down checked the vine, I see the first female flower forming, 2 weeks and I will be on I reckon. are you using any pgr's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianDreaming Posted October 15, 2013 ^ Hmm, maybe Stillman is the worlds best photoshop artist... My punky is still in it's pot - Finding time to get it in the ground is proving challenging... So I'll settle for throwing wild photographic manipulation accusations @ stillman for now to try and save face 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 15, 2013 I'm using a lot of Canna and have started hitting it with PK13 14, Boost , molasses and spraying it with diluted milk twice a week. Its a pig I could water it twice as much and it would love it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOnThen Posted October 15, 2013 There isn't going to be any stopping that beast. I have come to the conclusion that growing pumpkins is like owning a dog. Sounds like a cool Idea at the time. They are cute when they are small but as they grow they take over your life and yard destroying every thing in there way They get more demanding wanting to be fed, watered checked for bugs and groomed and you have to do it all as the kids have lost interest. When they are done you have big piles of shit to clean up and the kids will be nowhere to be seen. Cheers Got 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Except you can burn them big piles of pumpkin shit when they're dry :-) Ps - GoT... Sounding jaded you get all the chores... Man of the house and all, HTFU. Lol Edited October 15, 2013 by gilligan 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted October 15, 2013 ^ROFL....burn fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 17, 2013 18th October update 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 17, 2013 I have two female flowers on probably won't open for a few days I would think. Will attempt to pollinate both and probably keep the fastest growing pumpkin as the comp one....thats the plan lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etherealdrifter Posted October 18, 2013 18th October update http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/pumpkin-flowers-stuffed-prawn-bong-bi-don-thit or http://megan-deliciousdishings.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/fried-pumpkin-blossoms-with-feta.html or http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/blog/2012/baked-stuffed-squash-blossoms/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) mine just got decimated by the chickens again. Edited October 18, 2013 by El presidente Hillbillios 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted October 18, 2013 Where's incog in all of this? Stillman....... That's fucking AWESOME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 18, 2013 we had a bit of rain here today so that will help the big bugger root down its vines. If the kids don't wreck it I reckon it will go alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Credible Posted October 20, 2013 Wow Stillman looking awesome...lets not forget it's ya daughters tho Whatever you feed that pumpkin can you put in a nasal spray for me? Will get a pic up tomorrow, wish I would remember to water mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted October 20, 2013 Is it better to be watering in the morn or the eve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
