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Netherlands

Most of Europe has had a very rough year as far as weather is concerned. But there are several very big fruit here this year. I have heard of one or two big ones in England, a huge one in Belgium, three or four big ones in Sweden and two big ones in Holland.

Will the record of 1192 lbs fall? Who will grow it? What will the weight be? Let's hear your opinion.

9/15/2007 4:18:16 AM

Netherlands

My vote is:

Yes, it will fall (probably 3 or 4 times).

Winner: Jos Ghaye (Belgium)

1280 lbs - off the 998

9/15/2007 4:21:10 AM

Long Island,New York

Sandbaggers !!!!

9/15/2007 9:06:45 AM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Brad, Harry Poels, the pumpkin King of Limburg, has now one of estimated 490kg, not bad at all. :)

9/17/2007 7:34:36 AM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

Theo; do you know what seed Harry's big one is on? The reason I ask is because he has a few of my seeds growing.
thanks steve

9/17/2007 8:49:17 AM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Steve, how intersting!
No Harry never thells these kind of things, a special man indeed.
Next phonecall I might get to know it. :)

9/17/2007 2:06:41 PM

Netherlands

I received an email from his neighbour. He didn't mention a big one. You are going to need close to 600 kg for a European record though.

9/17/2007 2:33:26 PM

Netherlands

Just confirmed the rumour. Off the 1302 Zuhlke.

9/17/2007 3:06:38 PM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

It it true,Brad, closte to 600kg???

9/18/2007 11:12:41 AM

Netherlands

Theo, Jos has one over 1200 lbs now (545 kg) and he has a few weeks to go. I know of a few other fruit that might make it to 600 kg if they go (a bit) heavy.

9/18/2007 11:24:30 AM

Belgium

Keep my fingers crossed for Jos, but don't forget the guys from Kasterlee are also in the running...They don't post on BP but i'm sure the will have huge ones too!!

9/18/2007 2:59:46 PM

Cologne Brescia Italy

Way to go Jos:)

9/18/2007 3:42:11 PM

Buren Ameland,West Frisian Islands, Netherlands

Great Jos, Brad, they keep growing, wow!
The low lands are doing very well!
Congrats, Jos, for this huge and at the same time nice shiny orange pumpkin!

Close to 600kg in Europe, this year! Above expectation,
keep my fingers crossed for all these huge beauties!

See you on friday, Brad, I am exited, WORLD CHAMPION Squash?!!!

9/19/2007 2:48:58 AM