El Presidente Hillbillios Posted February 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Glaukus said: I think we need to have another pumpkin contest! Is this a challenge? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dozer Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Glaukus said: I think we need to have another pumpkin contest! 1 hour ago, El Presidente Hillbillios said: Is this a challenge? Hell yes, I've been meaning to do this! @Stillman you in? (If you're still around) Edited February 22, 2020 by Dozer Punctuation 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted February 22, 2020 11 hours ago, El Presidente Hillbillios said: Is this a challenge? I don't fancy my chances much against the likes of Stillman or Dubya Bee, but I think I'd be in the running for the minor honours. Should we start planning for this spring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted February 22, 2020 10 hours ago, Dozer said: Hell yes, I've been meaning to do this! @Stillman you in? (If you're still around) Stillman is around, but doesn't frequent this place much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted February 22, 2020 Hey. I dont have space for a giant pumpkin anymore. I’d grow a giant marrow? They only little comparatively can get marrow seeds from Bunnings. They still get pretty decent size. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted February 22, 2020 Pumpkins are a bit old hat anyway. Giant marrows would be kick arse or maybe gourds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted February 22, 2020 Yeah I just bought some Mrs Fothergills Marrow seed the “Long green bush 2”. Not hard to get seed not hard to grow. i reckon I can get a 3 or 4kg one out of it I’d the humidity doesn’t smash it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted February 22, 2020 I reckon if we can all get the same seed from Bunnings then it's pretty fair too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted February 22, 2020 Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Because you can buy some pretty epic seed. These are all the same it’s the environment and the culture that will make the final product. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted February 22, 2020 I’m in if anyone wants to set a date. I’ll plant a couple seeds and see how they germ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted February 23, 2020 How about October long weekend start? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dozer Posted February 23, 2020 I wouldn't know what to do with all that pumpkin anyway. I'm keen for marrow in October. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Average Joe Posted February 23, 2020 I'm in, getting my pumpkin on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted February 23, 2020 Sounds like a plan, let's agree on something to grow and kick off October long weekend! Now we just need some trans Tasman rivalry, @bogfrog gather your dark armies! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Average Joe Posted February 23, 2020 Marrow sounds like fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Average Joe Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) If we all agree on something I would be happy to buy the seeds all in one go and send them out to members who want to take part Edited February 23, 2020 by Average Joe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etherealdrifter Posted February 23, 2020 10 hours ago, El Presidente Hillbillios said: Pumpkins are a bit old hat anyway. Giant marrows would be kick arse or maybe gourds? 14 minutes ago, Average Joe said: If we all agree on something I would be happy to buy the seeds all in one go and send them out to members who want to take part sounds like a challenge to WB's and Stillamn's records - i'd be in just because.....you know i like stripping my clothes off p.s i'd normally just like all your comments but i was forced to wroite something because the forum software is just gliching all the time or its my big fat fingers "mashing pad now" type of scenaruio 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dozer Posted February 23, 2020 Yes @bogfrog ! Been ages.. so what is up for growing? Shall we vote? Giant corn, watermelon ect? I'm excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted February 29, 2020 We have 9 months to decide, things tend to wait til the last minute around here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti101 Posted February 29, 2020 Maybe next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted February 29, 2020 Which ever I’m easy I’m Growing a giant marrow now They are better though autumn in my climate, and can manage cold well. Not sure how they would go over my summer. Would be a fast ad furious grow thats for sure. You guys decide I’ll have a go of whatever when they time comes 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) I'm in... This year's pumpkins collapsed with the cray weather. Be lucky to get the secondary to big Queensland blue size.. Lol Pumpkin, marrow, zucchini, sunflower whateva Was gunna attempt a big kohlrabi for laughs Edited March 2, 2020 by waterboy 2.0 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndianDreaming Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Well, nothin' like the temptation of a growing contest to entice me back after a few years! I'm in, sounds fun. I may have some giant sunflower seeds somewhere (rattles and clanks about in the dark recesses of the cupboard...) Edited March 3, 2020 by IndianDreaming 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted March 3, 2020 I looked at Bunnings for the giant marrow seeds but couldnt find any. Not even any marrow seeds at all. Has anyone else seen them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites