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nOVA sCOTIA

funny how history repeats.There was a time not so long ago when i realized that in order to compete with the valley boys and other growers throughout with varied climates that changes would have to be made or find a new hobby .Set out to build 2 greenhouses in 2011 at an expense of $5000! Certain crops can only thrive in certain areas.Funny how all of a sudden there is a possibility of not 1 but 2 categories for growing giant pumpkins...lol

11/9/2014 4:50:53 PM

Bethlehem CT

Pap was just speculating, not giving his opinion on the idea of two categories. The giant watermelon growers tried to split the categories between grafted and non-grafted. After the dust settled, it turned out that the only thing that really mattered was the weight of the melon. I would not expect any different for pumpkins.

11/9/2014 4:59:57 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

i realize that it was only speculation! Build a greenhouse big enough to hold 8 plants and beat him...lol

11/9/2014 5:09:40 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Do what you can to make your best climate for your growing area.

11/9/2014 5:23:34 PM

Muddy Waters

There wont be 2 category's Its not enforceable.How could you know where it was grown???Us greenhouse growers would be forced into a closet.lol

11/9/2014 6:48:00 PM

Whidbey Island

And what about using hoop houses early in the season? Does that count for greenhouse or not? Or even a small cloche at planting time? Or a bucket over a seedling to protect it from a frost? Or Remay over the vine late in the season also to protect from frost? Who decides what is a greenhouse and what isn't? As one who lives and grows in a very cool area I certainly understand why they are used and if I had the time and cash, I would be right there with the greenhouse crowd.

11/9/2014 9:06:30 PM

Cameron

A pumpkin is still a pumpkin no matter where or how it's grown. Just like the watermelons.

11/10/2014 12:05:30 PM

West valley, utah

I have grown bigger and healthier melons and pumpkins outside of my greenhouse comparatively to what I have grown inside of it, just my opinion though, but the only thing that really matters is what you show up with for the weighoff

11/10/2014 2:18:38 PM

Rhode Island

anything i choose to post for what ever reason carl (donkin) will find a way to muddy it. hes just classless.
all because he felt snubbed in the big apple in 2012. get a lifecarl, nobody cares but you.
pap

11/11/2014 7:48:51 AM

Johnston, R.I.

I agree with the Hunts.. No matter if it is in a greenhouse or outside you still have to grow it.

11/11/2014 4:39:29 PM