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Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 10 Entries.
Saturday, April 11 View Page
Started today! Good luck this year everyone
Sunday, April 12 View Page
Going to be narrowing everything down to just 4 plants. 36+ seeds starting...with more not pictured in my closet. Not everyone knows what's happened in my life over the last year, but I nearly quit this hobby due to personal things... the solution....This year I'm going to have fun, try things I've always wanted to, and not worry so much about the little things. Growing a few of my own genetics will be fun, too!
Monday, June 22 View Page
After having to fully restart on May 11th, we are finally back in business with a pollination on both plants (Thank you Art!!!) 2190 Kaczenski (1885 werner x 102 kaczenski) in foreground and 741 Kaczenski (848 MacKenzie x 1109 jutras) in the background
Wednesday, July 1 View Page
Pollinated on 6/30/26..... 2190 Kaczenski x GREEN 1406 Kaczenski (2190 x 741 Kaczenski).. the 1406 fruit split last year despite estimating only 1038 lbs... going mega heavy unofficially.... the parent, the 2190 - had a "unique" pollinator (102 Kaczenski)...Art grew out a bunch of 1406's this spring and found one producing green fruit. The 2190 was an 1885 werner. Rolling with it if she takes in this heatwave. Keeping the faith
Wednesday, July 1 View Page
Backside, sorry for dim lighting. I work late
Thursday, July 30 View Page
"Hailmary" 18 DAP....2190 x open.. lost my first "keeper on DAP 12....Likely going to be the biggest day 20 I've had on a pumpkin..Open pollinated...(likely self-pollinated, other plant didn't have males open, lost that plant a couple weeks ago to disease) 2190 is super healthy, not going to grow any plant beyond the fruit. Crossing my fingers Hailmary has a perfect August and September. I'll get a plant photo up.
Thursday, July 30 View Page
House side
Thursday, July 30 View Page
Field side (them weeds though, sheesh - gotta get those soon)
Thursday, July 30 View Page
Front side. Just like Nick Lee posted, plant is only 650 sq ft. Had to cut back some main vine. Praying and trying like heck for 1500+, Nick, yours can get way bigger, dude - keep her growing! Good luck. Saw your post today and was absolutely hyped for you bro.
Saturday, August 1 View Page
8/1/26 20 DAP. 152 lbs 2190 Kaczenski x open

 

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