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Germany

Yes, PPP...PumpkinPinholePanic ;)

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=334470

You guys are making me nervous, posting those sad news without actually revealing the identity of the poor one.
May I guess that it is the 1940 (...and the 1885A is still alive and at best health)? Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

8/28/2022 8:19:56 AM

Germany

Ouch!!!...Good Luck with the other big babies.
Just a thought: Get its weight...already over the WR?...if so, then count backwards (with last week´s average daily gains) to the day when this pin hole might have appeared...and then: blame it on the lack of August weigh-offs in your vicinity ;)

8/28/2022 9:11:09 AM

Roseville CA

I am hoping that this is a prank, and on weigh off day, they will get the WR.

8/28/2022 12:26:49 PM

Alaska

Dang following the Paton's diary is like reading a good Novel. The twist and turns the highs and lows. The cast of characters and their care givers struggling to achieve harmony with one another and mother nature. What I'll take away from this years edition/read is how determined and dedicated the Patton's are. It will happen one day boys that I know. Good luck.

8/28/2022 1:18:25 PM

Bethlehem CT

My condolences to the Paton's that one really, really stings. I think everyone on here is very disappointed to hear it was your 1885. I know I was following that pumpkin closely and was very excited to see it make it to the scales.

8/28/2022 1:24:35 PM

Colorado

Sad news in the pumpkin world.I was really pulling for it to make it.Its still the biggest fruit ever,maybe heaviest and shows you've got growing locked in a record level.Good Job!!! Thanks for sharing your quest.

8/28/2022 1:44:09 PM

Grittyville, WA

For whom the cowbell tolls... Cut out some clones. Terrible news.

8/28/2022 1:48:41 PM

Lodi, California

Sorry to hear the bad news. Been glued to your diary, waiting for the next 10 day entry. Regardless i hope it breaks the scale when you weigh it in 10 days. Hope it's 3000lbs

8/28/2022 2:18:35 PM

Lodi, California

I second Gritty, look at Rodebaugh is doing with a cutting. The pumpkin is bigger than last year's seed grown pumpkin. Propogate some cuttings if you haven't surgically snipped everything yet, you got some great genetics on your hands, and even if you don't grow the cuttings for competition, they'd be great for pollinations

8/28/2022 2:20:52 PM

Colorado

I'm gutted and it's not even my pumpkin. I was glued to the diary waiting for any and all updates. Thanks for taking us on this crazy ride with you. Best of luck with your other kins.

8/28/2022 4:55:17 PM

Torrance, Ca.

So true! We're filming the documentary this week and its all about small yard growers and doing the best they can in such tiny areas!
There's no ranches in Los Angeles because of the price of land. Showing our small spots we find wherever we can is a tough thing to do.

All about the backyard growers!

8/28/2022 5:21:25 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I don't know how this posted here?


Patons, my heart broke when I heard the news from a friend.:( You guys will hit that world record and when you do, its going to shock the pumpkin world!!!!:)

8/28/2022 5:23:17 PM

Torrance, Ca.

And like Joe said, thanks for not leaving bp because of all the garbage the past couple years!

Like Ashton, I check in whenever I can to see if you've posted!!;)

8/28/2022 5:25:23 PM

Jericho Vermont

Sorry to hear Ian and Stewart! This hobby can be so mean but when it all comes together it is the greatest feeling in the world! Best of luck keeping your other huge pumpkins growing.

8/28/2022 8:50:57 PM

Anchorage Alaska

Sorry , to hear the news Ian and Stewie , that really sucks.. but you are 2 of the the best growers in the pumpkin world , I am sure you will rebound , sometimes stuff just happens , as you know this hobby isn't for the feint of heart..

8/29/2022 12:17:16 AM

East Sussex, UK

What a disappointment. Sorry for you guys. It's all part of the ride I guess. My potential WR field pumpkin got a BES today so I can kind of identify.

8/29/2022 5:11:41 AM

Dorset UK

Very disappointing indeed, sorry to hear this. You guys will get there. Mark

8/29/2022 7:57:03 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

Sorry to hear, but I will continue to watch their diary because it's not over yet,they still have a couple of monsters growing in their patch.

8/29/2022 7:57:46 AM

Wisconsin

Sorry to hear guys, it was an amazing grow for sure. It really shines light that there is hope to get to 3,000lbs.

8/29/2022 10:14:34 AM

Central NY

Yup…that sucks…but amazing and inspiring at the same time. Keep rocking fellas.

8/29/2022 10:24:50 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

Much love to you both from Southern California! Broke my heart to read about your loss. Those of us that have lost a pumpkin have a bit of understanding what you must be going through.

8/29/2022 12:26:45 PM

Germany

Maybe he was telking about the old 1885 and not the big one?

8/29/2022 1:26:22 PM

Susquehanna Pa

What a great picture awesome, a picture is worth a thousand words!

8/29/2022 9:40:26 PM

Richmond, BC, Canada

Sorry about the big one that got away and many thanks for doing all your posts on Diaries.

8/30/2022 8:17:13 AM

British Columbia, Canada

Sorry to hear fellas. Still an amazing accomplishment nonetheless.

8/30/2022 12:05:40 PM

Muddy Waters

Dang Burn it! I was rooting for ya. No punn intended

8/31/2022 1:36:51 PM

valtierra/spain

Ian, stewie, I haven't assimilated it yet, your loss has hurt me a lot. I lost a 2183 with about 2200 pounds, and I haven't suffered anything, but your loss makes me very sad. Anyway, what you have achieved is very big, you have marked the way, now all growers know that it is possible to get 3000 pounds. In addition, that seed will be incredible, incredible. 1885 x 2356, a very large pumpkin seed, crossed with large and heavy pumpkin. Make sure the seeds are fine, they will be very important by 2023.

8/31/2022 4:06:28 PM