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New Bedford, MA

My kids want to try to grow some giant pumpkins. Where is the best place to get some seeds and some good instructions? We live in S.E. Massachusetts, is it possibe for us to grow something pretty big here?
Thanks
Jerry Adams

2/22/2005 10:56:00 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Jerry,
Post that you are looking for seeds in the Seed Exchange forum, there are also many growers that have already listed free seeds for the price of a SASBP! This is a great community with gernerous Growers!
Good Luck,
Tom

2/23/2005 7:17:46 AM

Ohio

Jerry,

Incase you dont know what a SASBP is,,, its a self addressed bubble envolope with postage. Email me and I will be happy to send you seeds.
Brooks

2/23/2005 8:15:21 AM

Carrollton, Ga.

Hi Jerry,
I have some seeds from my 2004 pumpkins I can give you. You can look at them here: http://bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=29494
The 609 is on the left and the 640 is on the right. You can send a sasbp or send 2 dollars and I will provide bubble pack and postage to:

Doug Adams
135 W Triple Tree Dr
Carrollton, Georgia 30117

1st. Cor. 3:7

2/23/2005 9:08:58 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Told ya this place wa awesome! ;0)

2/23/2005 10:01:24 AM

Rockford,il

If you have good soil and put some time and energy into it then a 500 pound pumpkin is not uncommon.I grew a 670 pounder the first year trying.Do buy the book "How to Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins II.It is written by Don Langevin.I sent for my copy from Amazon.com but other places also carry it.You need to know about seed starting dates,fertilizers,pesticides,vine shaping and pruning ,and other things I have not mentioned.It is a fun hobby that will get you a lot of attention if you are somewhat serious about it.Also a lot of support and questions will be answered on this website so don't hesitate to ask.
Good Luck,Phil

2/23/2005 1:42:53 PM

wilmington,ma.

I'de be glad to send you some seeds Jerry . Just send a stamped bubble pack to:
George Caron
153 Grove Ave.
Wilmington, Ma.
01887

2/23/2005 1:50:10 PM

In the shade - PDX, OR

A wealth of knowledge is here on BP - You just need the time to read up.

Don't forget the links page.
Plenty of info there too.
Check out Henry's hole for some specific instructions.

Good Luck and welcome aboard.

2/23/2005 10:16:15 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

use the SEARCH FUNCTION! Most topics have been dealt with already and can be found by searching for the key words...

Martin

2/24/2005 11:34:59 AM