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Muddy Waters

Thinking for the 2015 WWGG contest I would like some ideas & suggestion.We will be splitting some of the contests this year in to 2 contests.

Giant Pumpkin Novice

Giant Pumpkin Seasoned grower

My question is What would be the cut off weight?
Please leave your responses here.Not looking to debate it. If you have a suggestion or dont want to go public with your input.please send to Mark@worldwidegiantgrowers.com
example:
Say its 1000 lbs.If your PB is under that your in the Novice contest.If over that your in the seasoned contest.However a confident newbie can join either contest. Please post the weight below you feel would be fair.
Thank you Very Mulch!!

2/22/2015 8:31:41 AM

Off My Rocker

the first thousand pounder is always the hardest. imo

2/22/2015 9:58:34 AM

Wixom MI.

I agree with that at 1,000 lbs.

2/22/2015 10:21:04 AM

Alex, IN

That is very true Green Bean! Been growing a long time, finally got one to estimate over 1k last year only to have it go lite and weigh 950, still a PB but a little disappointed!

I think that the 1k line is a good line, although there seem to be first year growers weighing 1200 and 1300 pounds fairly regularly...

2/22/2015 10:57:58 AM

Deerfield, Michigan

I agree with the 1K

2/22/2015 11:31:07 AM

Home of happy lil plants

I prefer the term semi pro... and 1k

2/22/2015 3:06:00 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

should be at the least half the current WR!

2/22/2015 3:26:39 PM

Muddy Waters

Good input Keep it coming.

2/22/2015 5:42:49 PM

Torrance, Ca.

1000 down your way Spence is like 2000 anywhere else!

Boy do you have some challenging kin conditions!

But your just the guy for the task!

2/22/2015 5:49:09 PM

Elk County, PA

Agree with Donkin, half the weight of the world record you need a non static easily changed number as the weights increase.

2/22/2015 8:08:01 PM

Muddy Waters

Thinking the split would be 700$ for 1st place Seasoned Grower
300$ for 1st novice grower

We would still pay top 10 for seasoned,but only top 3 for novice.How does this sound?

2/22/2015 8:34:31 PM

Deerfield, Michigan

It's all for fun anyways so whatever you decide Mark would be ok.

2/23/2015 10:11:03 AM

Wixom MI.

i like the idea of the two class system in all the vegie classes that can suport it. it is clear that the prize money given to each individual class is suported only by the number of people entering that class. last year their were 60 members in the pumpkin catagory alone allowing a $1,000 1st prize.1st place was 2036 glasier and 10th place was 1507.8 kline.now if mark can't get 60 members back in that catagory, if it drops to 45-50 members for instance, he may have to drop the first place prize to $750 or less anyways because their are fewer members.1507.8 for 10th place is prety hi mark for most growers to reach.so i beleive to keep bringing in the members you need to have a second class for novice growers. dont forget, the prize money can only go as high as the suport the members give it and i know mark is a stand up guy and he will do what ever it take to grow this sport of ours.maybe mark might think of doing a seed auction next year to raise funds? just a thought! or maybe add a big carrot or big cabbage catagory? give mark ideas, and im sure in time that he will make them work !!!

2/23/2015 12:55:40 PM

Muddy Waters

Great ideas! but absolutely no seed auctions.Those are for traditional clubs.

2/23/2015 7:38:59 PM

Muddy Waters

How about.Beginner growers contest. only beginners less then 3 years growing in competitions allowed plus the weight requirement.would that be better???

2/24/2015 10:00:55 PM

Muddy Waters

Ok Im hear you guys,But what Im not hearing is the beginner who is so new he is afraid to post publicly.Remember when you first come on board as a grower?Who are these awesome gardeners?Wow! I would like to grow a big one.But I couldnt keep up with these fellas.I will sit on the porch & watch the wheels go round and round.I really love to watch them roll.lol There afraid to speak up.A few have sent me notes saying so..So for the big contests Giant Watermelon AG Pumpkin Giant Mater.We will pay 5 places instead of 10 places.Then there will be a beginners contest for growers with less then 5 years of growing competitively.plus meet the weight requirement.This will get em of the porch I hope and get there kids involved in a great hobby/sport.





Then heres the Kicker for everyone who joins a Bronze membership(300$) or higher gets entry into 3 veggie contest with that membership.You also can choose to have your favorite contest add a place to it.

Example Dan joins mater contest with bronze membership.He states in comment box on membership form.I want to add a another prize to mater contest.So Bubba now pays 6 places instead of 5.This will go on & on with no limit.
    

2/25/2015 7:27:07 AM

Muddy Waters

Plus you get free with membership the ferts to grow 1 pumpkin plant.Or it could be used to grow several watermelons/maters etc.entry in to contests of your choice.Exclusive 2015 12 part video series(members only this year) Hot to grow giants with no Bubba all serious videos.Starting in April seed starting

Bubba plans to grow a World Record this year and 2 more over 2000 lbs with my new "Marks Secret Blend" Please join me.If the Lords willing & the creek dont rise!!!

2/25/2015 7:33:18 AM

Muddy Waters

Oh I forgot you win a hot seed from your veggie contests!!

Someone will win a 2323 Meier & most of the top kins!

2/25/2015 7:35:14 AM

Deal With It

Hi, Mark. I watched your video regarding membership opening on 3/1, but your Membership/Contact page at WWGG shows 1/1, with a Membership Form that can be filled out. What's the discrepancy?

2/26/2015 4:16:40 PM

Muddy Waters

Im under construction right now.Need to update & add a comment box to form.It will be open this Sunday night.

2/26/2015 6:33:55 PM

Deal With It

Thanks! Will check back on Sunday evening.

2/26/2015 8:01:44 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks for the input I really appreciate it.These forums are great and we hear a lot of great ideas & feelings.I have discussed this with Chris Kent & others.Once you understand what Im doing you will like it. & I dont think everyone fully understands what we are doing here.No dividing anything just adding on to already a great thing.We will be starting a beginner/novice contest in 3 categories Giant Kin Giant watermelon And Giant Mater.They will only pay 3 places & be a plaque for the winner only.The big contest will pay 7 places & plaques for top 3 spots.The prize will be 200$ for 1st 100 for 2nd & 3rd.I will have all the details up this Sunday & a video to explain it to you?Membership opens tomorrow.

added note! A novice can join both contests if they want.So if he grows a 6.5 lber he is in like Flynn.Its the HH that cant win the novice.It will really help some new and long trying people win a prize.Cheater Cheater pumpkin eater!! Bubba will be real careful on who joins this new beginner/novice contest.

2/28/2015 5:56:18 AM