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Central NY

Anybody brand new to the sport this season??...

2/24/2017 11:39:41 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Knot I, but it sorta seems like it, as I have not been able to be a serious grower for a few years. Mom's mental health, and my physical health have sorta limited me for the past few years. I now have a couple of helpers so am ready to grow this year!! Wish us luck!! A tad curious...why the search for newbies? Peace, Wayne PS...have seen several new names in auction sites, and message boards...so guessing that there are at least a few "brand new" folks!

2/25/2017 1:53:23 AM

Walhalla, ND.

I'm still a newbie Porkchop. I'll be giving it my all this year.

2/25/2017 12:30:04 PM

Central NY

Oh yea... I expect big things from u hobbit...I was just being optimistic last year w your plants ...they actually grow waaay better when they aren't destroyed by hail...

2/25/2017 3:16:18 PM

Albion,IN

My now twelve year old saw lord of the gourds on pbs about three years ago, has been bugging me ever since. He was excited when I told him we were going to try it this year.

2/26/2017 10:53:56 AM

Central NY

Ha!!.. That's what got me hooked 6yrs ago...( i still to this day wanna punch that pbs guy in the face)..but that's neither here nor there....good luck Indy...don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for seeds..lots of great growers here to help guide you along...

2/26/2017 6:10:41 PM

Kentucky

second year and my daughter will be growing her own.

2/27/2017 12:22:30 AM

Somerset,Ky

I just want to grow a pumpkin bigger than Rich and Wayne lol

2/27/2017 7:30:51 PM

Sacramento, CA

My friends think I'm nuts but I'm in for a conscious grow this year in my 4'x12'planter bed.

3/5/2017 3:26:04 PM

Sacramento, CA

Update...my planter, which I just weeded so am painfully familiar with, is 6'x16'.

3/11/2017 7:07:29 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

How did I miss Mr. SB's reply...? Seeing as you have done this for the past 10 year's or so...in my situation, I would not accept you not doing it again in 2017!!! Peace, Wayne

3/12/2017 1:58:00 AM

Morgantown, WV

My wife "Kirsha" is growing for the first time this year. A friend of mine from school is also growing her first kin ever, but not sure if she signed up on here yet or not. So count 2 rookies in West Virginia :)

3/12/2017 8:46:18 AM

Walhalla, ND.

Here's this years lineup. I'm also increasing my bed sizes from 24x24 to 35X35. I found out last year they were they got way to crowded.
1824 Shenoha
1861 Adkins
1689 Barron
1937 Urena
1916 Barron
302D30

3/14/2017 8:58:08 AM

aurora, IL

I'm going to grow a giant squash and castor beans. May the SVBS beware! ;)

3/14/2017 7:49:12 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. Hobbit sir...am curious...what is a 302D 30? The rest of your line up looks amazing!! Grow em BIG!!! Peace, Wayne

3/15/2017 1:05:50 AM

Walhalla, ND.

The 302D30 is a Barlow 2016. 2145.5 McMullen X 2009 Wallace. It grew to 302 OTT at day 30 it stopped growing. He harvested the seeds at day 36. As you can see, I'm using four 2145.5 McMullen crosses. My intentions are to cross those with the the heavy % Barron's (1916 20%) and the (1689 27%) I can't afford the 2145.5 itself or the 2624, so I'm taking the affordable approach. I've got my fingers crossed. You grow em big also PW.

3/15/2017 11:17:29 AM

Lewisburg, Ohio

I am brand new!I'm so excited!

3/18/2017 9:24:40 AM

Central NY

Ooo...you ain't seen nuttin yet !!....be excited!!!

3/18/2017 9:51:53 AM

Ely Mn

Welcome everyone!i remember that feeling my first year.
Rico....you could go 500lb plus in that spot!

3/18/2017 12:45:31 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

Technically not my first year. I grew last year but killed both my plants. Been reading here and I think I have a chance this year.

3/20/2017 1:07:36 PM

Central NY

Love them to death wolf?...

3/20/2017 3:58:53 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

Lol, I guess you could say that.

3/20/2017 8:51:54 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Wolf, according to the GPC rules...as I understand them? Your rookie year is the first year you take a pkn to an official weighoff? Could be wrong!!! Peace, Wayne
Official weighoff in KY is 3rd Sat, in Sept!!! Hope to see you there!

3/21/2017 12:20:54 AM

Dillonvale, Ohio

So your saying I could screw up again this year and still be considered a rookie next year!?! Lol.
3rd weekend in September is also when the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is, that's a 30 minute drive for me.

3/21/2017 12:09:44 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

3080, as far as the rules/ as I understand them...yes...Send your father/wife/mother/ daughter/uncle, etc. w/your other 2K# pkn to the Ky. weighoff!!! LOL Just kiddin, of course...best of luck to you where ever you weigh!! Peace, Wayne

3/22/2017 12:44:21 AM

Newcastle, CA

According to Wayne's post above this will be my rookie year as well ;)

3/22/2017 1:07:33 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Tom...read the fine print...I stated "as I understand them"...You might want to contact your local GPC rep? Do NOT throw me under the bus, Please? LOL Peace, Wayne

3/23/2017 1:06:45 AM

Cumberland, RI

For my first season I'm growing 4 plants:
2) B. Halbert 1314.5 from 2013
2) B. Halbert 830 from 2014

Hoping to bring one to the Topsfield Fair at the end of September.

4/7/2017 10:05:00 AM

Western Massachusetts

This is my first year, as I am only 16. But, I have been doing so much research I think I've got a good chance at growing something of decent size. I will be growing a 2624 willemijns and possibly an 1844 Holub.

4/7/2017 11:55:38 AM

Central NY

Wow Hayden ....what a seed for a newbie....best of luck this year!!!!....you too Preston..post lots of pics...were all here to help you along...ALMOST GO TIME!!

4/7/2017 1:13:21 PM

Central NY

Woooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

4/7/2017 1:13:48 PM

Western Massachusetts

Thank you! Same to you.

4/7/2017 2:30:24 PM

Chesapeake City, MD

Hayden must get a pretty hefty allowance! Go get 'em!

4/7/2017 3:52:34 PM

Western Massachusetts

No haha I work a lot and all my money pretty much goes towards this hobby 😂

4/7/2017 7:58:29 PM

Western Massachusetts

Meant to send an emoji there guess you can't^

4/7/2017 7:59:03 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Grow em BIG, Hayden!! Peace, Wayne

4/8/2017 2:02:41 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Hayden, have soil test's been done? Do you have growing supplies? Ferts, etc? Peace, Wayne

4/8/2017 2:04:20 AM

Western Massachusetts

Simple soil test has been done so I know what my levels of N,P,K are along with PH. I've got about 10 yards of compost (sterile) coming in a couple weeks that will also be tested before going in

4/8/2017 5:59:18 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Hayden, you seem to be doing what you need to do. Congrats on your efforts, and hope your grow a BIG one! Peace, Wayne

4/10/2017 1:01:32 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Hayden, you seem to be doing what you need to do. Congrats on your efforts, and hope your grow a BIG one! Peace, Wayne

4/10/2017 1:01:49 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Pchop, who are you rooting for? Peace, Wayne

4/10/2017 1:02:52 AM

Central NY

Pretty much if yer growin one, I'm rootin for Ya!!!

4/10/2017 6:22:16 AM