Stillman Posted November 24, 2013 The tape is only an estimate but I think this has a fair bit to grow yet. I couldn't believe it estimated so heavy I thought about 170kg. Just gotta keep watering it now and hope it doesn't split or just stop growing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted November 25, 2013 keep a real eye out for mildew too. Would be awesome if you break a record Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 25, 2013 yeah mildew is popping up bad, been spraying with milk but will hit it with Sulphur in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted November 26, 2013 As for what to do with them when they are done! I propose a pumpkin regatta. Winner takes all! All you pumpkings, pumplords and pumpwannabes turn your pumpkins into water craft and race them down a river or across a lake! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 26, 2013 I'm down with this. This is just up the road from me I'm keen to cross it by pumpkin http://photospotz.com/spotz/dowse-lagoon-sandgate/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted November 26, 2013 Lmao. Set a record pumpkin weight, then set a record for distance travelled in the fucker! Not THAT would be cool... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 26, 2013 I'm seriously thinking about it, I weigh 94 kgs and am 183cm tall so its going to have to be a big pumpkin to carry me but if it goes 300kg I think it will manage. Might do it for a charity or something? Douse lagoon would be over 200metres across maybe a bit more. Would be shit to sink in but its full of eels and turtles and gross muddy shit lol. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted November 26, 2013 If I where growing a pumpkin it would look like yours stillman. (Though I dare say a touch larger) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamwhy Posted November 26, 2013 is this a one horse race or is everyone else like me and just to embarrassed to post a picture of theirs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianDreaming Posted November 26, 2013 Mine has gone in the ground recently, and it's only just getting warm here - so it's possible but improbable that I'm still in the comp... we shall see my precious, we shall see... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOnThen Posted November 26, 2013 So that we keep everybody else interested and you all keep posting updates I will put up a prize pack for the second biggest / heaviest pumpkin. I will let you know soon on what is in it. Sorry Skillman but you have set such a high standard no one else wants to play any more. Cheers Got 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilligan Posted November 26, 2013 Nah, I'm still in, my runners are going for it, reckon I should be into pollinate-athon in the next fortnight. Here and now - If I get one as big as skillman's, I'm up for trying to paddle it from south perth to barrack street... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamwhy Posted November 26, 2013 I'm in still, there heaps of time left. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted November 26, 2013 I still want to play! I just play in kiwi-time. We just do things a bit differently around here, with the whole no sunshine for a month thing. The growth of my plant is finally starting to gather some momentum, and its absolutely covered with buds. All in good time. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted November 26, 2013 lol....here-here Stillman hasn't won yet 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) I'd cut the water right back on that big boy soon so it doesn't split, Stillman. The powdery mildew shouldn't matter much at this stage, the vine naturally dies off as the pumpkin ripens anyway. Edited November 26, 2013 by Sally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOnThen Posted November 26, 2013 I certainly haven't counted any one out for the win especially not you WB. The Tassie boys have been known to be slow starters but when they get going................................................................................................................................... who knows what will happen. I am mainly hoping to keep people interested in there own grows as it must be hard when Skillman has produced that monster in just on a month. Ok the first item in the prize pack is a nice fat Len pup ( Peruvian ). To make it fair I will also supply a custom made pumpkin trophy for the winner as well. Cheers Got 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted November 26, 2013 Yer I guess least I can do is offer a prize of sorts. A trichocereus scopolicola "hulk" 20cm rooted tip cut for third place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted November 26, 2013 lol Got....yeah we keep on bangin on like a dirty old diesel Holy shit custom trophy.....can we make it like the ashes/america cup ...lol...?....travels to the next years winner.... to keep the piccie flow, heres the southern division....had to take a few steps back from the last time 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) im still in, i dont even care if i only grow a 1kg pumpkin. Its still 1kg bigger than incognito, so im happy Edited November 26, 2013 by El presidente Hillbillios 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Credible Posted November 27, 2013 seems to be rotting quicker than its growing now 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2013 You got a good one started, good shape and colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Credible Posted November 27, 2013 Want to share ya Molasses recipe Stillman, I got me a few jars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 27, 2013 20ml molasses 50ml triple boost professional 5litres water foliar spray 2 or 3 times a week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted November 27, 2013 I am mainly hoping to keep people interested in there own grows as it must be hard when Skillman has produced that monster in just on a month. To make it fair I will also supply a custom made pumpkin trophy for the winner as well. Cheers Got It's okay Got, I have quenched my sorrows by telling myself that Skillman is simply not human, but instead a horticultural prodigy from a distant planet of plant-loving aliens This trophy sounds like a cool idea. Maybe someone could make a bargain with Amz to carve a little golden pumpkin out of some orangeish stone to go on the top? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
