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Mercersburg, PA

where is the best place to buy phat jack seeds? or what is the best source for the largest field pumpkin seed? Howden? others? anybody know the rules for field pumpkin competitions? I mean,are some people crossing them with prizewinners or big max or other varieties like that? I would think eventually they would get out of the field pumpkin category and into the AG category? maybe i am extending the realm of the seed exchange category--just curious on these issues.

7/13/2010 10:53:00 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I would say participate in the Giant Veggie seed exchange or ask those growers that grow field pumpkins for size. We had a 118 last year I will let you know how those produce this year.

7/13/2010 1:21:38 PM

Wv

i was interested in this also but didnt know were to start or what pumpkins to grow, if anyone can help please e mail me. deerartist@comcast.net

7/13/2010 4:30:43 PM

churchville, ny

Bigbear -

Sieger seeds sells the phat jack seed - they are certainly large pumpkins but only a few grow on a very large vine. I also grow Super Herc (Harris seeds) and Contestoga giants for large size. With 15 AG, 15 prizewinners and 15 acres of field pumpkins I have been sticking to mainly hybrid field pumpkins. Linus - I am anxious to see the results of the seeds I got from the exchange last year - they are growing much better this year than last.

7/13/2010 9:39:40 PM

Mercersburg, PA

I did find the seed at siegers, but you have to have a $100 order and I dont think that will be possible. If you order phat jacks from them next year, i would be interested in getting maybe 100 seeds or something like that and share cost if you are interested at all swaintech. email me jjlorson@yahoo.com

7/14/2010 10:10:07 AM

Mercersburg, PA

any contact information for people that are growing field pumpkins for size?
I have two 62 Lovelace's in the ground this year and would like to grow at least two plants next year also.

jjlorson@yahoo.com

7/14/2010 10:11:12 AM

Massillon, Ohio

Phat Jack - www.ruppseeds.com - 4 oz pkg. - $27.15.
Holmes Seed Co. - (800)435-6077 - 1 oz. pkg. - $9.75.

7/14/2010 12:16:18 PM

Dillsburg, PA

I have three Phat Jack plants in my patch. Not going for 1 big pumpkin but hoping for 3-5 nice sized ones. What is the average # of pumpkins these plants produce- are they like Howdens?

7/14/2010 4:11:06 PM

churchville, ny

Jeff -My phat jacks usually average about 40-50 pounds with no special attention paid to them. They have a large, dark, sturdy handle and a Howden type shape with a nice dark orange color. Many growers do not like them because there vines are massive and you don't get many pumpkins per plant. I planted 27 varieties pumpkins and gourds this year so phat jack is only one type of many. I consider Howdens "old school" since there are so many hybrids now.

7/14/2010 10:06:25 PM

Colorado

Jeff I had four on one plant last year.All 50-60 pounds.As swain said theyre a big plant.I really like the pumpkins.Some have very large handles

7/15/2010 2:14:31 PM

Dillsburg, PA

Good info guys. When you guys say big plant how big are we talking?

7/17/2010 6:48:57 PM

Colorado

200-300 sq ft

7/19/2010 12:36:00 PM

Dillsburg, PA

thanks

7/19/2010 1:10:09 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Bigbear, when you harvest a couple 90/110#er's off yer 62 Lovelace's...try and save a couple/three seeds!!! LOL Just kiddin!!! Lot's of help here in the fall!!! If all else fails, email me... wsmpeace@bellsouth.net I got the GVSE last year, and there were some great phatjack seeds in it that I will gladly let ya have! Peace, Wayne
PS...I have no where near 100 seeds...but great stock!!!

7/20/2010 12:30:58 AM