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Hobbiton New Zealand

I started seeds yesterday so hopefully get to see them in a few says time.

10/24/2011 6:57:23 PM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Nothing in the ground yet, they are just coming out of the soil in the pots now.

10/24/2011 7:35:58 PM

Pimpama Australia

Got one of my own in the ground but having the normal yellow spot issues on the first leaves. Any one know how to stop it. Have been very careful not to water much.

10/24/2011 11:14:10 PM

Hobbiton New Zealand

Epson salts has worked for me in the past or just wait a few weeks at most and it will just seem to go away.

10/25/2011 12:35:35 AM

Hamilton - New Zealand

I've just waited for the yellow spots to go, might have to try the epson salts trick this time.

10/25/2011 3:29:07 AM

New Zealand

Got a 1634 in at the weekend and hopefully a 1596 in tomorrow but its the sadest looking plant Ive ever seen Hopefully it picks up

10/25/2011 5:12:14 AM

Tinykinville

hey sam just curious if melons seeds made it there?

10/25/2011 12:48:37 PM

Pimpama Australia

Thanks guys have been using epsom salts so will try to be patient. (Not one of my best vertues) Hoping to get a 1456 Rose and a 1471 Rose into the ground this weekend coming.

10/25/2011 3:13:33 PM

Pimpama Australia

Just a question. Anyone posting a diary this season. I did see an interesting picture from whiskybravo.

10/25/2011 3:15:32 PM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Hi PumpkinJam, no seeds have turned up :(

And yes I am trying to endeavor to update my diary here at bigpumpkins.com this year.

10/25/2011 7:17:07 PM

New Zealand

I am going to grow a pumpkin this year and do a diary hopefully. Hoping to grow a giant!

10/26/2011 4:37:32 PM

Pimpama Australia

Welcome to the insanity and fun Pepon.

10/27/2011 4:17:24 AM

New Zealand

hi guys....... welcome to the crazy pumpkin season!
my missus is already groaning... but i know she likes me being at home..... better than the TAB.

am starting late this year, but will put up a full diary, to help and entertain pumpkin folks with ideas and experiments.
i had huge problems last year, so i hope i have learn't something.
wish all you fellow growers luck and calm weather.
with the progress we have been making over the last few years.... someone in NZ should get a good shot at the record.
2 years ago i was on a high, last year, down ........ this year..... prepped and eager.
boy!...... there must be something wrong with me...... eager for a big pumpkin?

good luck guys and gals!

11/14/2011 1:49:08 AM

Whangarei new zealand

hey there im new to pumpkin growing.anyways my vine is around 8meters long and ive let 1 pumpkin grow on the end of the vine then tipped it along with tipping all the side branches.anyhow my pumpkin has gone from the size of a small lemon to the size of a bowling ball in 7days is that normal? im getting worried its gonna split? ive got a lil shade thing ova the pumpkin.any help would be great thanx

12/17/2011 4:07:16 PM

Hobbiton New Zealand

Yep that is normal but you may have been a bit soon in tipping all your side vines unless it is a space thing. The more leaves you have the more energy the plant has to feed into pumpkin.

12/17/2011 9:13:48 PM