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Tipp City, Ohio

Need info from Local/Regional growers......

I have always planted around May 10-15. How soon should I start for a Mid August Fair. About 350 lbs was first place last year. I had one split at mid Aug at est of 600+ when I planted on the 13th of May.

IF planted Late April/Early May when is an estimated pollination date. For when I start seeds mid May I pollinate between July 5-20.

Top prize is only $3.00 so I really want to show the fairgowers what a Giant Pumpkin really looks like.

Thanks
Tom

3/10/2006 8:47:09 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

I'm planting at the end of next week for the Iowa State Fair in August.

3/10/2006 9:10:20 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

And you can get pvc fittings for cold frames and top quality soil warming cables at PumpkinSupply.com.

3/10/2006 9:11:07 PM

ordinary,VA

Local fair here is also in mid-August.
when i plan on entering a pumpkin in the local fair
i will start a seed 2nd week of April.
The last frost date for my area is April 17th.
but last year had a late frost in first week of May.
I agree with Matt soil warming cables is a must.
if you going to start this early.

3/11/2006 8:46:54 AM

a rough estimate-is 60 days after planting you could expect a female to be ready. i will be starting here for august fair soon

3/11/2006 10:54:20 AM

Buffalo, MN ([email protected])

Tom, our Fair in MN starts the 23rd of Aug. Both in 2004 and 2005 I started the seeds on April 25. In 2004 I won with a 713lb and 2005 with a 840lb. I started several on April 10 last year but they didn't make my goal of 750 lbs at the point. Last year the 840 measured as my 5th biggest one at fair time. I will try again to plant in early april with heating cables and a high tunnel.

Bill

Bill

3/11/2006 4:17:45 PM