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On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

I am not certain where Porkchop is hiding but if we are going to have an Annual Tomato Challenge growers will have to let Porkchop know they are desiring to be in the contest. In order to really sign up it is necessary that you not only put forth your name but attach to it your Personal Best so that when the teams are put together by hopefully Porkchop, it will be fair to all. Porkchop, if he still wants to run the contest, will then team the growers up based on their PB so as to make it fair. Other than weights, I am not certain how he decided who would be where, maybe three hats with A, B and C growers in different hats. A deadline will need to be decided for sign-up. Whether there will be more than three growers on a team to make up for any growers dropping out along the way or just not honoring their commitment will also have to be decided. I am simply trying to get this thing started. I am hopeful that no one will take this as interfering in the contest in any way. Whatever happens as we go along, there has to be a start. Porkchop, please jump in. This was your idea to begin with and you did a good job of starting and running it last year.

3/30/2019 9:22:33 AM

Norfolk, UK

Yup, i’m in. Official pb = 5.32 lb; my 6.02 lb was registered as dmg,

3/30/2019 10:41:16 AM

Team Canuckle Heads

I'm in. PB - 5.29 lbs.

3/30/2019 11:15:54 AM

Central NY

Lol....yea...this isn’t the official sign-up

3/30/2019 11:22:48 AM

Central NY

(Super excited yer in though saladDoug...yer hooked)

3/30/2019 11:24:12 AM

Central NY

Btw...big thanks to Zeke for being our scorekeeper this year!!!...gonna be a huge help!!!

3/30/2019 11:25:08 AM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

All yours Porkchop.

3/30/2019 12:38:00 PM

Valencia Spain

I'm in 3.8 pounds or 1790 grams

3/30/2019 3:43:19 PM

On a cliff in the desert

I'm in. PB 4.05 pounds witnessed by Bnot. I also grew 2 tomatoes last year about 2.5 pounds. 2nd year grower.

3/30/2019 5:05:02 PM

Eastern Shore of VA

I’m down.
2.96

3/30/2019 5:30:35 PM

Grittyville, WA

Im in favor of Marv being in charge. I think Marv is on a roll here. I love you porkchop but I trust Marv would do a great job. Just my own gdam opinion :)

3/30/2019 6:15:46 PM

Savage, MN

I'm in. This will be first year growing giants but I grew a 1.5lb mortgage lifter last summer (not on purpose lol).

3/30/2019 6:39:24 PM

On a cliff in the desert

I second Marv being in charge. Let Porkchop heal and recover from last year. Just mm own gdam opinion :)

3/30/2019 8:06:47 PM

Thomas wv

Question. Does pb need to be a recorded pb or registerd I should say just wondering I have never officially registered threw gpc. Just wondering where I would stand I grew a 3 pounder last year

3/30/2019 8:40:41 PM

Central NY

(Recorded pb...)

3/30/2019 8:43:58 PM

Thomas wv

I'm. in I have no recorded bp

3/30/2019 9:09:47 PM

Thomas wv

I'm in my pb is 3.09 just did not register it sorry

3/30/2019 9:13:08 PM

Wisconsin

Im in and Joe Menting and Dan Macoy are mine my team thanks

3/30/2019 9:57:18 PM

Wisconsin

On my team*

3/30/2019 9:57:38 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

Hi guy ,just a few simple ?s..do we post pictures here during the year competition,and do we do our own weighing....Im new,is there a post with all the rules and or info i could read...

3/31/2019 4:26:29 PM

Central NY

Yes sir...pics posted here in the “journals” or sent to your team captain so he or she can post for you...yes, you weigh on a certified scale..pics of top and bottom of tomato...pic of scale certification...although it’s more fun to bring one to a weigh-off...feel free to email me w questions...tryin to keep it more on the informal side...(the fun side) but with intentions to kick-Ass trying to grow these monsters..

3/31/2019 4:36:08 PM

Central NY

Keep checking the newest posts on this message board and you’ll get a jist if how it will work but chances are you’ll get teamed up with some of the best growers in the world that could help you figure it all out...Giant BLTs on Long Island this summer...

3/31/2019 4:39:53 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

Ok,what the heck,let me jump in and get my feet wet. I have been on the facebook page (Giant Tomatoe Growers ) rubbing shoulders with a lot of knowledgeable people.I have started my tomatoes so lets give it a shot!

3/31/2019 4:48:01 PM

Central NY

Aiight, sign up on the official board...but your starting to early...id wait at least another three weeks

3/31/2019 4:51:58 PM

Central NY

A lot of fake news on Facebook...

3/31/2019 4:55:05 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

ok ,thanks for the first tip of starting too early, ill go sign up and start reading all the posts,i have more seeds to start anyway....

3/31/2019 5:03:59 PM

Wixom MI.

Most of us will start their seeds only 3 weeks before planting outside. Only 2-3 true leaves is best.

3/31/2019 5:15:11 PM

Central NY

And are you planting quality genetics?

3/31/2019 5:31:08 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

i ordered from world class gardening (maccoy) (wursten)then from dale at delectiononftomatoes (big zac)(delicious)(rhode island giants) and the usual suspects ,Omars Lebanese Portugal monsters,belgiums,mortgage lifters,brandywines,church

3/31/2019 6:00:08 PM

Central NY

Brandy wines are for sandwiches...stick w seeds from proven tomatoes..

3/31/2019 6:29:05 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

Gotcha!

3/31/2019 6:35:11 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

Can i grow in containers, at least big ones of course

3/31/2019 6:38:14 PM

Wixom MI.

Not recommended

3/31/2019 6:43:51 PM

Central NY

Pretty sure 5 + lbs have been grown in containers ...I’ll be trying it this year

3/31/2019 7:03:13 PM

On a cliff in the desert

I grew a 4.05 pound mega mutt in a 20 gallon pot last year with Miracle Grow Stuff. I'll be growing in 20 gallon pots again this year but I will be using the real good fertilizers.

3/31/2019 8:07:26 PM

On a cliff in the desert

Saberonyx, I can send you my special soil ingredient this year for growing in a 20 gallon pot if you want to try it. Not Miracle Grow stuff. I have to keep the peace with the neighbors just like you. What's your email?

3/31/2019 8:11:59 PM

Levittown Long Island New York USA

My email. Saberonyx@gmail.com

3/31/2019 9:23:49 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

I will give it a go... 5.3 MOMATE last year is my PB... may have been a fluke. lol several 3 plus pounders.

4/1/2019 9:39:31 AM

Zimmerman, Minnesota

I’m in my PB is 4.00 lbs. on the nose
Thanks
Chris Brown

4/11/2019 5:42:40 PM

Central NY

Make sure your signing up on the right board

4/11/2019 9:25:13 PM