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New Zealand

If you missed Ab's monster check out his diary. I almost missed it last post i think on the 26th feb. 1550 pounds and still going. Unreal hopefully he can give us mortals some tips.

3/1/2012 5:59:15 AM

Queensland, Australia

Way to go over there.
It would be good next year to organise some ANZAC cross with all these gentics turning up.
Cheers
Clinton

3/1/2012 3:32:08 PM

Pimpama Australia

Awesome gotta check this out. Hope he will share some info with us.

3/1/2012 5:38:09 PM

Hobbiton New Zealand

Think we all need to organise a get together sometime.
Any suggestions on somewhere?

3/1/2012 9:48:08 PM

New Zealand

yup, that is truely amazing..... any chance of some pics of how you got there?
well down

3/2/2012 1:14:03 AM

New Zealand

done

3/2/2012 1:14:13 AM

New Zealand

Hi Macivo, will try to get a few more pics on in the next day or two. Pumpkin still intact after that storm which is a relief

3/5/2012 12:10:00 AM

New Zealand

awesome, im sure everyone in NZ is looking forward to seeing the stages. you do realize that you are the man in NZ to beat, and we will pick your brains and look at your pictures to do it. :-)....... may i ask.. do you use any of those "how to grow a giant pumpkin" books written by the top growers in the states? i have been thinking about buying one... considering all the time and effort we put into our hobby....

3/5/2012 1:12:00 AM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Hey guys here is a video of the biggest one in Victoria

3/5/2012 1:16:06 AM

Hobbiton New Zealand

Them books are well worth reading Macivo.

3/5/2012 1:40:19 AM

New Zealand

Agree with Steve, well worth reading

3/5/2012 3:59:53 AM

New Zealand

You call yourself giantpumpkinsNZ so support NZ growers particularly Macivo and AB who have no hidden agendas. Keep them growing you guys!

3/5/2012 1:09:55 PM

New Zealand

Ivo, getting back to your post, Robbie Dorresteyn is the man to beat he has the record. Does anyone know how he is going this year?    

3/5/2012 6:17:56 PM

New Zealand

hi AB, have never heard anything about Robbie,is his bigger than yours? but its seems from the last few posts i will need to invest in a book or 2.
Pepon, Sam is a cool guy and has done alot for big pumpkins in NZ..... if your there Sam.... do you know Robbie?

ps... i do have an agenda... growing a one ton pumpkin.

unfortunately i still have a few things to learn, but will share my mishaps with all you guys.... i think the mishaps helps folks better understand problems and issues if they can see photos of problems or potential problems and compare that with their own patches..... instead of just seeing the final pictures of 1500lbers and not realizing the effort or "growmanship" that went into their achievement.
which also comes back to the books.... i thought i could do without them.... up to a point yes.... but there is a big difference between 300 odd kgs and 700, 800, 900, 1000kgs!
and the effort is just the same... but the years of experience just cant be all gleaned from a website.... IMHO.

I can just see it now..... the mrs asks..... what you reading honey?..... ummmmmm

3/6/2012 2:42:58 AM

Hobbiton New Zealand

Macivo all three books are a good read but if wanting to pick them get book2 and growing organic way.

3/6/2012 2:01:40 PM

New Zealand

hey Darky.... i have no idea what the "all 3 books" are.
can you tell me / us what they are..... im sure a few of us will be buying them.

3/7/2012 1:55:33 AM

New Zealand

Macivo don Langavine wrote all 3 books 4 I think including the all organic way you'll find them at Giant Pumpkin . com

3/7/2012 5:31:22 AM

New Zealand

thanks for that

3/8/2012 2:03:51 AM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Hi macivo, the books are great, and Don Langavine is a great guy, and the books are great, definitely check them out.

Check out http://www.hollandsgiants.com/ they can combine everything you buy and do a good rate on shipping, which is one of the dumb things about buying from the states.

I'm not really sure what the comment was about related to me?? Everyone knows how to get hold of me, and I am open about everything??

Robbie Dorresteyn does hold the current NZ record, he is based in Taupo, and doesn't really have an internet connection and keeps to himself a bit, he grows his pumpkins in a big greenhouse with a huge water supply for them.

I hear from him around this time usually, especially if he has something big growing.

Look forward to see how everyone goes this season.

3/9/2012 10:50:33 PM

Hamilton - New Zealand

I just got hold of Robbie, he has sold his house, is currently renting, and will be buying a new place later this year, due to all of that, he isn't growing anything at all for this season.

3/9/2012 11:02:14 PM

New Zealand

thanks for the info sam

3/10/2012 2:05:34 AM