Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 88 Entries. Wednesday, February 10 View Page Must say its been a long winter, alot of snow, cold temps one storm dropped us 22", the last one, 21" and the current storm over us is predicting up to 20 inches.. snow, snow and more snow. Anxiously awaiting the upcoming growing season, spring, warm weather, etc. Best wishes to all the growers in the new year in reaching a new PB. Wednesday, February 10 View Page Havent seen so much snow since 96, when i was rather young. This would be phillys largest snowfall for a winter season on record. The snow in my yard sits well over 30" deep which is combined of the 2 big storms we had this week, but some of it had a chance to melt during 2 days of sun between these big storms. Tuesday, February 23 View Page growing plants imdoors for the philly flower show keep me busy and away from the winter. Anyone on here visit the show? http://theflowershowblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/21/hes-baaaaaaaack/ Wednesday, February 24 View Page Oh not again... more snow coming 6-12" Saturday, April 24 View Page Ahh just about time to get those pumpkins goin. Looking through my seeds, doing last minute selections on what to grow this year. Stay tuned for an update! Wednesday, April 28 View Page Started some seeds. So far this is what i got going. 1557 hilstolsky- 1272.5 histolsky x 1270 histolsky 1049 hilstolsky- 1408 Daletas x 1502 Wallace 1097 Orleck- 1066 Starr x 985 Werner 1355 Bhaskaran- 1566 Rodonis x 1689 Jutras 1135 Bhaskaran- 1689 jutras x 1272 Brunst Wednesday, April 28 View Page Started some seeds. So far this is what i got going. 1557 hilstolsky- 1272.5 histolsky x 1270 histolsky 1049 hilstolsky- 1408 Daletas x 1502 Wallace 1097 Orleck- 1066 Starr x 985 Werner 1355 Bhaskaran- 1566 Rodonis x 1689 Jutras 1135 Bhaskaran- 1689 jutras x 1272 Brunst Saturday, May 1 View Page This warm weather that has finally arrived here is getting the seeds to sprout fast! Tuesday, May 4 View Page 1355 bhaskaran seedling looking good, being planted tommorow Tuesday, May 4 View Page Others that are above the soil currently are 1355 bhaskaran 1135 bhaskaran 1557 hilstolsky 1097 orleck 1100 bhaskaran squash waiting on 2 more to pop. Wednesday, May 5 View Page planted to the 1355 bhaskaran today. Its at a new location, one that im looking forward to grow in this season. Its growing at a site on the property of the greenhouse i work for, so its a rather convienant location. lol Sunday, May 9 View Page 37 degrees tonight.... i thought we left winter a while back? Monday, May 10 View Page Might plant most of the pumpkins out tomorrow, they have been hanging out in there pots waiting and being protected from these night temps in the 30s which is absolutely ridiculous for this time of year. theres "ok" temperatures in the forcast though so ill get them in the ground Tuesday, May 11 View Page 1135 Bhaskaran planted out today Thursday, May 13 View Page Planted out the 1557,1029 Hilstolsky, 947 Lembke and 1100 histolsky squash into my main patch Wednesday, June 2 View Page havent gotten to post any updates recently so heres a few 1355 Bhaskaran Wednesday, June 2 View Page The 1355 is ahead of my other pumpkins, but then again this one is growing at my workplace which happens to be a greenhouse lol. Wednesday, June 2 View Page 1004 Mohr Wednesday, June 2 View Page 1557 Hilstolsky Cuke beetles came out of no where and were having a feast, i took care of that... Wednesday, June 2 View Page 947 Lembke Wednesday, June 2 View Page 1100 hilstolsky squash ( gotta weed around the plants base...) Wednesday, June 2 View Page 1029 hilstolsky Wednesday, June 2 View Page Here is a the 4.1 Rahe. Its a AG x Tetsukabuto cross which i am trialing it to test its resistance to phytophthora. This pathogen runs rampant at the community garden here in which i grow most of my AG's, as well as other veggie crops. Thanks Ron, for the seed! Sunday, June 6 View Page the 1355 Bhaskaran had 3 visable female buds forming on the main, the 3 are in a row, only one leaf node apart from each other lol. first time ive seen this on the plants i grew Sunday, June 6 View Page Probably cull those 3 and go for the next one to follow. Monday, June 14 View Page 1004 Mohr Monday, June 14 View Page 1355 Bhaskaran, has another female blossom down at about 13 feet out, going to look at the fruit position and decide on it. Theres also another one down the line at the very growth tip visable. Monday, June 14 View Page Heres a side shot of the 1355. The plants getting big. It may be best to remove the female blossom that is just about to open and let the next one go, only because i am going on vacation starting the 20th till the 30th and i dont want the fruit to get into trouble while im gone. The plants at the greenhouse site will be watched by my co-workers, they are great for that! Monday, June 14 View Page applied xtreme pumpkins co2 spray to the plants today ( future reference) Thursday, July 1 View Page Heres a shot of most of the 1355 Bhaskaran plant, Thursday, July 1 View Page And heres the 1004 Mohr which is growing across from it. Thursday, July 1 View Page a good shot of them two Thursday, July 1 View Page some earliar sets on the 1004 Mohr, the one further out so far is a keeper Thursday, July 1 View Page some earliar sets on the 1004 Mohr, the one further out so far is a keeper Sunday, July 4 View Page Happy 4th of July! I have a bunch of update photos on my pumpkins coming very soon, The plants grew so much while i was away, and they were very well taken care of. I have a few fruit set so far on some plants. Its been very hot and dry lately, 102 for tmrw. These temps are making them wilt so fast.. Tuesday, July 6 View Page 102 degrees for today, hasnt been this hot since i can remember lol. Wednesday, July 7 View Page Heres one i got going on the 1004 mohr, placed a board down today under it and began proping up the vine. Covered in remay. The plant is showing some heat wilt , however the tempeartures have just about hit 100 for 3 days straight. The mill fabric mat produces a lot of excess heat also, and it gets its fair share of water because of it. Saturday, July 10 View Page overview of my 2 plants growing at work. I have one as a keeper on each one, hopefully all goes well. I should have update photos on my other plants, Generally i dont get to check up on the others till the evening( after work) Im very glad to be growing these two plants at my work, it allows me to keep a close eye on them. Saturday, July 10 View Page Heres a fruit set on the 1004 Mohr Saturday, July 10 View Page 1004 mohr closeup Saturday, July 10 View Page Groundhog? Deer? whatever it was, made me quite aggravated, and yes that is the main vine, 8 feet or so past the fruit.... well no need for me to prune the vine now, just wish it was slightly further down.. Sunday, July 11 View Page and one for the 1355 Bhaskaran Monday, July 12 View Page 1004 mohr fruit today cc -56.5" Tuesday, July 13 View Page 1004 mohr fruit cc-61" Tuesday, July 13 View Page 1100 Hilstolsky squash Thursday, July 15 View Page my main computer unfortunately has been infected, so i havent got to upload photos, but heres some stats 1004 mohr- cc=70.5" 1355 bhaskaran cc=56.5" Thursday, July 15 View Page this was a mobile photo, so its not the clearest... but shows the 1004 mohr fruit and plant well. Monday, July 19 View Page the 1004 mohr cc=82" day 21 Monday, July 19 View Page 1355 bhaskaran day 18 cc=67" Monday, July 19 View Page This is a concern on my 1004 mohr plant, the upper portion of the vine right past the pumpkin is creasing due to the pumpkins sides pushing into its stem. Ive tried since the fruit was small to help steer the fruit away from the vine as much as possible, the vine was difficult to work with because this particular plant had a very large main vine, even at the growth tip, alot bigger then any AG pumpkin ive grown, Therefore it wouldnt budge much. At the angle of the vine i dont see much that i can do with it. Tuesday, July 20 View Page 1004 mohr-cc=86" 1355 bhaskaran-cc=70" Friday, July 23 View Page me posing with the 1004 mohr, 91"cc early today. Friday, July 23 View Page heres the 1355 bhaskaran at 78"cc Monday, July 26 View Page was showing someone my pumpkins growing at work, and it turned into a picture lol. heres me with the 1004 mohr, today... cc=100"! estimate 274lbs. Thursday, July 29 View Page D#%@ raccoons! they must of been trying to get at the 1004 last night.... claw marks Thursday, July 29 View Page I put an extra layer over it for now... going to have to think for better protection. Thursday, July 29 View Page Heres an update on the 1100 hilstolsky squash, i will have to get an measurement on it now that its a reasonable size. Thursday, July 29 View Page heres a picture of a fruit i have set on the 4.1 Rahe plant, Very vigorous plant,its parents are tetsukabuto squash crossed with decent genetic AG. testing for its resistance to phytophthora blight at my community garden. Friday, July 30 View Page 1355 bhaskaran fruit is getting some nice color to it. 93.5"cc Saturday, July 31 View Page 1004 mohr, 107.5"cc Saturday, July 31 View Page 180 bhaskaran melon Monday, August 2 View Page 1004 Mohr - cc=113" 1355 Bhaskaran cc=99" Tuesday, August 3 View Page 1355 Bhaskaran cc=102", I am going to start measuring OTT for more accurate measurements Wednesday, August 4 View Page 1004 mohr Wednesday, August 4 View Page 1355 Bhaskaran Wednesday, August 4 View Page another shot of the 1355 Wednesday, August 4 View Page oops, picture would help lol Monday, August 16 View Page 1355 and 1004 mohr fruits sitting side by side, Tuesday, August 17 View Page Pennsylvania Horticulture society blog http://philadelphiagreen.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/pumpkins-progress-ready-set-grow/ Wednesday, August 18 View Page 282" ott 1004 Mohr 273" ott 1355 Bhaskaran Wednesday, August 18 View Page oops the previous numbers belong with august 16th lol. Tuesday, August 24 View Page So the pumpkin has grown over the blossom end on the 1355 bhaskaran , just had to post this, i hope its not an issue. I hope to take some photos tomorrow, if it doesnt rain again. Wednesday, August 25 View Page me with the 1004 mohr Saturday, August 28 View Page 1004 mohr ott 295" 1355 bhaskaran ott 289" still chugging along Monday, August 30 View Page Started my first day of the semester at temple ambler, luckily my growing site is not too far away, so i can drop by during my long breaks between class, just to keep up on maintenance and to ensure its being watered well enough. another heat wave this week mid 90s for a few days. Wednesday, September 1 View Page just an overlook of the patch at this time, the new growth on the left side along the edge is on the 1004 mohr, I've let this secondary run back around toward the stump area as hope for continued energy to the fruit, as most of its older leaves have been removed or are in decline at this point. Sunday, September 5 View Page 1355 bhaskaran Wednesday, September 8 View Page the weighoff countdown begins, 30 days to date.... Friday, September 10 View Page 1004 mohr 302" ott=583lbs Friday, September 10 View Page 1004 mohr picture Friday, September 10 View Page 1355 bhaskaran- 299" ott= 566lbs Thursday, September 23 View Page Getting some nice color to them, 1355 Bhaskaran on left , 1004 Mohr on right. Thursday, October 7 View Page This shows the "twins" Both plants set on opposite ends and they happened to set fruit right next to each other, and only 3 days apart. Sunday, October 10 View Page 1355 Bhaskaran weighed in at 667 pounds (went 19% heavy!!) 1004 Mohr weighed in at 561 pounds. I will also note that both of these pumpkins OTT if i recall was an inch apart. The one weighed about the estimate and the Bhaskaran went way heavy! Was very happy to see that number on the scale Will have some photos up soon from the weighoff. Congrats to all the other growers at the weigh-off. It was great talking with everyone. Sunday, October 10 View Page actually the 1355 Bhaskaran fruit now known as the 667 Huber weighed 21% heavy! Monday, October 18 View Page heres the awesome blossom end of the 1355 Bhaskaran fruit now known as the 667 Huber Monday, October 18 View Page This photo shows my 667 in the front (1355 Bhaskaran seed) behind it is my 561 ( 1004 Mohr seed Saturday, December 11 View Page I have a few some seeds from my 667 it weighed 21% heavy grown on the 1355 Bhaskaran x 1004 Mohr. (1004 mohr developed a nice wagon wheel 561) The seed count was low unfortunately 30-35 seeds... Send me an email if interested at [email protected]. I also have some green squash seeds from a 100 lb'r i grew from the 1100 Hilstolsky, it went open pollinated.