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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Fall Patch Prep is Done

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I tilled in the sudan grass today along with about 3 yards of compost and a little gypsum. Didn't need anything else as my NPK is a touc...
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Check Out the October Issue Of National Geographic

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This pumpkin grower is in the October issue of National Geographic. There is a small article that I'm quoted in. I don't remember sa...
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Congrats to Jim "The Biz" Grande on a New Colorado State Record Pumpkin!

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Jim Grande smashed the previous Colorado state record set by the Master Joe Scherber by nearly 150 pounds yesterday with a giant pumpkin wei...
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Thursday, September 24, 2009

4th Annual RMGVG Pumpkin Weigh-off, Denver, Colorado

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The Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers are pleased to present the 4th annual giant pumpkin weigh-off. The biggest weigh-off in Colorado....
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Grow Lights Gone Wild

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A friend recently bought a home as an investment. The home was previously used for the illegal growing of a controlled substance. My friend ...
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Monday, September 21, 2009

Compost for the Pumpkin Patch

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I got about 3 1/2 yards of really nice composted cow manure today. It is three-years-old and just perfect for what I need. My nutrients were...

Putting on the Pounds in the Late Season

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Today's high was about 54 degrees and the over night lows for the next two nights will be in the low 30s. This is pumpkin killing weathe...
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Thursday, September 17, 2009

The Kids' Pumpkin is on Target

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With 23 growing days remaining the kids right now are 23 inches away from beating their personal best last year of 85 pounds. This year they...

The Iceman Cometh

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Eddy "the Iceman" was in Denver yesterday. Always appreciate his fun personality and great knowledge. Did a short patch tour and t...
Friday, September 11, 2009

Sorghum-Sudan Grass As a Green Manure Cover Crop

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The Sorghum-Sudan grass that I planted is a real grower. Warm temperatures have helped push it along. I decided to go with it this year rath...
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Thursday, September 10, 2009

The Kids Pumpkin Plant is in Business

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I've been a bit remiss on updates for the kids pumpkin plant. After the storm the plant was devastated. Vines were crushed. Leaves almos...
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Sunday, September 6, 2009

How-to-Grow Giant Pumpkins the Organic Way

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Get How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins the Organic Way book by Don Langevin at 15% off! How-To-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins –The All-...
Sunday, August 30, 2009

Pumpkin Patch Prep in August

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No pumpkins means there is more time to get ready for next year. Yesterday I took patch prep to a new level. Thanks to Chris, owner of CBS T...
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Monday, August 24, 2009

Fertilizing the Pumpkin Plant

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A local grower asked me today about the fertilizer program that I use to grow giant pumpkins. It is a good question that is frequently asked...
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Sunday, August 9, 2009

2009 RMGVG Patch Tour

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The Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers had their annual patch tour yesterday. It is always a lot of fun. Thanks Wiz for taking the time ...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

RIP HailBoy

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HailBoy, the pumpkin who initially survived a horrific hail storm and tornado died today due to trauma caused by the storm. It grew for 17 d...
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Monday, July 27, 2009

This One Hurts to Look At

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The first photo was taken one week before the storm. The second photo was taken one week after the storm. The 1566 Rodonis is in the foregro...
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Renewal of the Patch

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If one thing is sure, life wants to go on. That is double the case for the 1350 Starr. New leaves popping up all over the battered pumpkin p...
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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Pumpkin is Oranging Up

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The pumpkin is definitely turning oranger the last few days. The orange color must be coming through the 1370 Rose side of it's genetics...
Thursday, July 23, 2009

Some Additional Pictures of the Pumpkin Patch After the Big Storm

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The following pictures were taken about 14 hours after the hail storm. Additional details in the post below. The miracle is that the pumpkin...
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