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Syracuse, NY

I would look at the below two links, the purpose being a POSSIBLE DVD on How to Grow BGs (unsure of availability) and also latching onto a Top Grower of BGs to begin with; To be a millionaire, do as a millionaire does, lol. That is, if they'd just tell us. Well, this is pretty close. ALSO, you can use the Site Search window at the top right of your screen and on the Home Page, where there are available HUNDREDS of Diary entries of ANY topic, especially BGs and the like for your perusal in the meantime. PS---Search is disabled during auctions and for a few hours? after. You could look at ANY BG Grower's Diary and follow what they did to get that 389 or whatever.
Hey, yer supposed to be getting Whizzer sprinklers and a pump! Ha ha just kidding. Good luck!

DVD Offer:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=322637

Steve Connolly's 2020 Diary:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2020&grower=33241&action=L

I dunno if or how to email growers anymore, (no coaching needed) and I'd figure it out butt
his email is not public. I think he'd probably see your post and react. If not, we've got months to brush up.
Take care---eric g

1/11/2025 9:01:14 AM

Grittyville, WA

They like warmer temps. I think they would appreciate monitoring soil moisture. I think keeping really ideal soil moisture levels, and maybe EC monitoring too, would give the best results. I didnt do this, and I only got average results. They'll grow for 70-80 days. I grew mine on a scale and its growth curve was maybe around 3/4 to 2/3 the growth period of a pumpkin. But perhaps there are other superior genetics out there that will grow the fruit longer. My "blossomdown" diary last year was mostly devoted to growing a 202 lb bushel gourd. I think you/ most people/ can probably do better than that!

1/11/2025 5:55:32 PM

Danbury, CT

That's interesting, thank you. I was actually thinking BG's would have a longer growing season because of the curing of the gourd.

1/11/2025 7:05:33 PM

Bethlehem CT

I agree, A longer season would definitely help with curing the gourd. I have never had much luck with curing them whole. They always get cracks and leak everywhere. Long gourds and other types of bottle gourds seem to cure much better for me,without any hassles. Steve Connolly does a great job with photos in his diary. I know he buries his vines at the nodes, and gets them to root just like the pumpkins, I just let my plants run wild. LOL

1/12/2025 8:32:25 AM

Bethlehem CT

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338198


IT LOOKS LIKE STEVE BURIES THE WHOLE VINE NOT JUST THE NODES.

1/12/2025 8:36:57 AM

Hickory Island, MI

Hey Christopher, that was my seed lot, and I hope you do well with it this year. As was mentioned above, a longer growth period would probably be advantageous, but they’re not going to do anything if you can’t provide both warm air and soil temperatures. A hoop house and soil heating cables could probably get you off to a fast start, but I agree with Brandon that you’re likely only going to get around 80 days of growth out of a fruit. Most growers will probably agree that 400-600 square feet of plant is plenty for one fruit, and although mid July pollinations give you plenty of time, I would venture that an early July pollination might give more rapid growth if you’ve got the plant size by then. Plant care is of the utmost importance though, because they will grow vines very aggressively, and pruning and burying vines like the AG’s seems to work well. Keep the tertiaries removed, and feeding and watering similarly to your AG’s isn’t a bad place to start. I agree that Steve Connolly’s diaries are an excellent place to look for more info. Good luck!

1/12/2025 7:29:10 PM

Sharon, MA

Yes the 1 hour DVD showing how the 470 BG is still selling. You can order via PayPal if you want. Here is the link to the ordering info. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=202&gid=76

1/17/2025 7:38:48 AM