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Frankfort Ohio

When Shoul I pollinate the field pumpkin

6/28/2012 9:22:38 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Some people suggest later...I am doing a test. I am growing one 57 Shymanski just like an AG which was started April 25, and was pollinated this morning. I have 6 other Giant Field Pumpkins that were started Memorial Day weekend.

6/28/2012 10:14:19 AM

Frankfort Ohio

I started mine the same time as AGs the plant is huge there are pumpkins that will be ready next week our weigh-off is the 16 of oct

6/28/2012 11:33:21 AM

Colorado

I'm trying to wait till mid july on my 4 plants.By then the fruit will be 20 some feet out and the plants will have run out of space.I'm going to have to go earlier on a couple of them.I doubt theyll make it till contest time with the warm season were having.

6/28/2012 2:15:19 PM

Madison,Wisconsin

Does the GPC have an early weigh in for field pumpkins like they do for tomatoes?

6/28/2012 3:12:40 PM

Western NY

nope.

Field pumpkins have better shelf life than tomatoes, but you will likely lose a bit of weight. I'm shooting for a late july pollination myself.

6/28/2012 3:51:31 PM

Frankfort Ohio

thanks guys

6/28/2012 9:00:27 PM

Madison,Wisconsin

Thanks Andy.

6/29/2012 9:48:28 AM