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Whitehall Montana

I am sorry but have not been on this site in a whilebut How did Benji Miejer do this year?

11/9/2015 7:30:09 PM

Rudolph

One over 1800# and another over 1600#
And I guarantee he didn't even try this year and still got those numbers, I'm betting last year took a toll on him and he took it easy this year, my guess we'll see a monster from him next year

11/9/2015 7:58:13 PM

Alberta

Hopefully Beni Meier is not annoyed with the changes to his name! Lol

11/9/2015 8:09:57 PM

South Hero, VT

Benji knows Don Wallace and Ron Young

11/9/2015 9:53:20 PM

Rudolph

What gets me is,,
The GPC as well as every news station I've ever been on...not one has got my home town right. Lol
It's Rudolph,,not Rudloph

11/9/2015 10:47:23 PM

3430 Tulln/Austria/Europe

1887,2 was his heaviest one this year. heaviest in Europe.

11/9/2015 10:54:19 PM

Whitehall Montana

Thank you everyone ,I appreciate you all

11/9/2015 11:52:29 PM

Muddy Waters

Wow! He didnt even try?LOL I dont think Beni would agree with that.I think the weather plays a big role in what we get.Thats why no one will ever own this hobby.Thats the beauty of it.EVERYONE has a shot a being at the top!!

11/10/2015 7:45:10 AM

Rudolph

Ask him bubba, two years now he's given it his all. I bet he didn't put as many hours into it this year. And growers do own this hobby mark that's a fact, you think Ron just gets lucky every year? I 100% believe if Ron or beni or anyone else put the time into the hobby year after year they will own it

11/10/2015 10:29:06 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

come on guy's it's lonely at the top.His hunger ,his drive is just not there. I think Beni is just playing around waiting for his WR to go down...then Look Out..lol 3 WR pumpkins in one year

11/10/2015 11:13:08 AM

Rudolph

Exactly what I think..haha

11/10/2015 11:14:21 AM

Rudolph

There's no drive left for him, at least that's what would happen to me.. I need the competition

11/10/2015 11:15:18 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

something like myself Bubba! Just waiting for my Nova Scotia record to go down and then the heavy artillery comes out...ahahaaaa. I agree Josiah you get out what you put in regardless of the weather...lol

11/10/2015 11:17:10 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

exactly Josiah...http://macenstein.com/default/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/maytag-repair-man.jpg

11/10/2015 11:23:35 AM

British Columbia, Canada

"The heatwave that swept across Europe could be behind the decline in size, although Beni said in an interview at Jucker Farm that he wasn’t as motivated as last year."

http://lenews.ch/2015/10/05/swiss-pumpkin-champion-hit-by-heat-wave/

11/10/2015 11:33:39 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

yes i understand Beni!. I still haven't fully recovered from all my interviews in 2012....lol Now do you understand Mark?

11/10/2015 11:37:45 AM

Mulino, Oregon

Josiah, that's not a GPC issue with the misspelling of your home town. That came from the person at the events you attended doing the input. You need to contact them to get it changed.

11/10/2015 12:08:21 PM

Rudolph

Good to know, thank you!

11/10/2015 12:20:11 PM

Austin MN

I don't know if I agree 100% with Beni not trying. Why even grow and put in your time if your not gonna try? Or at least that's how I grow.

11/10/2015 1:04:30 PM

Rudolph

He said it himself Tanner he wasn't committed this year and I 100% believe him,,,every top grow has something in common,,,they're very competitive! When that competition is gone it's not fun anymore.

11/10/2015 1:22:33 PM

Whitehall Montana

I believe it is hard to recreate the same precise season year after year.The variables are always changing and you can be exact as you want but recreating the same or better results are pretty darn hard

11/10/2015 1:27:58 PM

Austin MN

Yeah that makes sense. I would have just took the session off.

11/10/2015 1:38:45 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

For example:After the spectacular weather we experienced during the 2012 growing season i swore i would not start another AG seed unless i felt i could get off to a great start. We had a brutal spring here and for some strange reason i decided to plant.
It wasn't long and i realized i made a huge mistake but once the plants are in the ground you pretty much have to ride it out.
Busy at work! Busy with chores! and busy in the patch!. It wasn't long before i started to feel a bit overwhelmed Tanner. When your heart is not in the right place the pumpkin patch will pay the price simple as that.
Beni also stated that he now has 3 kids and one is a newborn! Do you think he is busy?.lol Try raising 3 kids and grow 3 WR pumpkins in one year!! Now that is what i call work!!

11/10/2015 1:50:15 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

I was thinking that Beni had a new addition to the family late last year and it may have been a factor during this year's season.

11/10/2015 2:55:09 PM

Torrance, Ca.

By the 3rd kid its gets tough. By number 4 and 5,,,,, you better figure out to incorporate them into the daily routine of pumpkin growing.

I'll use this excuse to why my kins are so small.


I'm sure beni will be back with a 2 ton monster real soon.

11/10/2015 3:21:34 PM

Muddy Waters

you guys are funny! I hope you dont believe any of this stuff your flinging. No one has ever stayed in 1st in this sport year after year & never will.Go blow smoke up someone else's buttocks.LOL Bubba aint buying it!!lol

11/10/2015 7:28:33 PM

British Columbia, Canada

Did you read the link I posted mark? Beni himself personally said he was less motivated this year.

11/10/2015 7:45:20 PM

Rudolph

Bubba 100$ says I say 5 names,,,and one of them will be no.1 next year...out of the thousands of people that grow I can narrow it down to a few that own this hobby..

11/10/2015 7:46:07 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

i know one not on that list Josiah? Shhhh...Keep it a secret, but go tell a friend..lol

11/10/2015 7:58:27 PM

Muddy Waters

LOL you guys are funny

11/10/2015 8:37:50 PM

Muddy Waters

Im going to win it next year & make ya all look stupid!!lol

11/10/2015 8:40:52 PM

Muddy Waters

I wasnt motivated this year! lol ROFL

11/10/2015 8:42:40 PM

Whitehall Montana

Bubba,how do you feel your product line would stand up against Mr.Wallaces product line.

11/10/2015 9:03:21 PM

Rudolph

We love you bubba😁

11/10/2015 10:16:55 PM

San Diego

Josiah, at the beginning of this year you probably did not imagine yourself in the top three. It was an amazing jump you made.

11/10/2015 10:58:07 PM

Anchorage Alaska

I agree with Mark weather plays a huge role in the outcome of things in 2014 Cali has 3 fruit over 2000 lbs , Wis has none ..2015 Wis has 4 over 2000 lbs ..Cali has none pretty much same growerbase .. main difference was the weather.. what I find interesting is only 2 growers have got multiple fruit over 2000lbs in the same year..but beni is the only one to do it back to back

11/10/2015 11:26:46 PM

Muddy Waters

1    2,230.50    Wallace, Ron    Greene    Rhode Island    United States    Frerichs Farms    2009 Wallace    1916 Barron    467.0    1,929.00    16.0
2    2,185.00    Brandt, Josiah    Rudloph    Wisconsin    United States    Stillwater, MN    2096 meier    2323 meier    455.0    1,831.00    19.0
3    2,145.50    McMullen, Gene    Streator    Illinois    United States    Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival    1756 Howell/Jolivette    1625 Gantner    477.0    2,013.00    7.0
4    2,109.00    Zywiec, Lorelee    New Richmond    Wisconsin    United States    Stillwater, MN    1781 zywiec    2323 meier    465.0    1,916.00    10.0
5    2,034.00    Barlow, John & Merri    Gays Mills    Wisconsin    United States    Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off    2036 Glasier    1 208 Neptune-1 1873 Steil    476.0    2,004.00    1.0
6    2,020.50    Werner, Quinn    Saegertown    Pennsylvania    United States    Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off    1585.5 Werner    2323 Meier    455.0    1,826.00    11.0
7    2,017.00    Martin, Glen & Margaret    Combined Locks    Wisconsin    United States    Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest    1338 Martin    1916 Barron    454.0    1,822.00    11.0
8    1,998.50    Jutras, Joe    North Scituate    Rhode Island    United States    Frerichs Farms    1317 Clementz    1916 Barron    461.0    1,878.00    6.0
9    1,997.00    Daletas, Steve    Pleasant Hill    Oregon    United States    Bauman Farms    2032 Mathison    1495 Stelts    472.0    1,971.00    1.0
10    1,992.50    Vincent, Gary    Plainville    Connecticut    United States    Topsfield Fair Weigh-off    2008 Neptune 2014    self    466.0    1,920.00    4.0

11/11/2015 6:27:04 AM

Muddy Waters

1    2,323.70    Meier, Beni    Pfungen    Other    Switzerland    European Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off    2009 Wallace    2328 Meier DMG    479.0    2,035.00    14.0
2    2,102.00    Meier, Beni    Pfungen    Other    Switzerland    Swiss Pumpkin Weigh-off    1985 Miller    sibb    474.0    1,995.00    5.0
3    2,096.60    Meier, Beni    Pfungen    Other    Switzerland    Riesenkuerbis-Wiegemeisterschaft    2328 Meier    2328 Meier    463.0    1,902.00    10.0
4    2,058.00    Hawkley, John    Napa    California    United States    Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off    2032 Mathison    1985 Miller    462.0    1,886.00    9.0
5    2,036.00    Glasier, Pete/Cindi    Napa    California    United States    Uesugi Farms    1985 Miller    2009 Wallace    468.0    1,937.00    5.0
6    2,008.00    Neptune, Bill    New Concord    Ohio    United States    Operation Pumpkin    1730 Werner    2009 Wallace    462.0    1,890.00    6.0
7    2,002.00    Hawkley, John    Napa    California    United States    Uesugi Farms    1894 Mathison    2032 Mathison    447.0    1,757.00    14.0
8    1,970.00    Globus, Rob    Walnut Grove    California    United States    Uesugi Farms    1554 Mathison    2009 Wallace    450.0    1,783.00    10.0
9    1,969.00    Haist, Karl    Clarence Center    New York    United States    The Great Pumpkin Farm World Pumpkin Weighoff    1756 Lancaster    1495 Stelts    449.0    1,775.00    11.0
10    1,951.00    Brungard, Matt    New Middletown    Ohio    United States    Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off    1744 Fulk    1333 Brungard    459.0    1,865.00    5.0
11    1,947.50    Clementz, Mark    Holly    Michigan    United States    Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off    1317 Clementz    2009 Wallace    452.0    1,805.00    8.0
12    1,928.00    Globus, Rob    Walnut Grove    California    United States    Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival    2032 Mathison    2009 Wallace    473.0    1,979.00    -3.0
13    1,916.00    Barron, Don    Lasalle    Michigan    United States    The Great Pumpkin Farm World Pumpkin Weighoff    2009 Wallace    1730 Werner    428.0    1,593.00    20.0

11/11/2015 6:29:36 AM

Muddy Waters

Ok Show me the 5 names here on these list.Top ten past 2 years/Not one name is repeated.I think need guys need medical Marijuana cards.lol

11/11/2015 6:37:16 AM

Muddy Waters

Dale Beni didnt do it back to back.Tim Mathison won in 2013.Just saying the 2328 was DMG

11/11/2015 6:38:39 AM

Muddy Waters

Now lets go back 3 years to 2013
1    2,032.00    Mathison, Tim    Napa    California    United States    Uesugi Farms    2009 Wallace    1554 Mathison    475.0    2,000.00    2.0
2    1,985.00    Miller, Gary    Napa    California    United States    Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off    2009 Wallace    1725 Harp    453.0    1,809.00    10.0
3    1,894.00    Mathison, Tim    Napa    California    United States    Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off    1472.5 Mathison    2009 Wallace    445.0    1,745.00    9.0
4    1,874.50    Mathison, Tim    Napa    California    United States    Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival    1554 Mathison    2009 wallace    436.0    1,667.00    12.0
5    1,813.00    Northrup, Bill&Dawn    Sussex    New Brunswick    Canada    Windsor - West Hants Pumpkin Festival    1495 Stelts    1634 Werner    430.0    1,614.00    12.0
6    1,791.00    Holland, Joel    Sumner    Washington    United States    Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival    1495 Stelts    2009 Wallace    431.0    1,619.00    11.0
7    1,784.00    Glasier, Pete/Cindi    Napa    California    United States    Uesugi Farms    1730 Werner    1770 Lieber    445.0    1,745.00    2.0
8    1,783.50    Stevens, Chris    New Richmond    Wisconsin    United States    Stillwater, MN    1476 Hopkins    self    434.0    1,649.00    8.0
9    1,779.50    Werner, Joe    Richville    Minnesota    United States    Stillwater, MN    1623 Wallace    1756 Lancaster    422.0    1,545.00    15.0
10    1,766.50    DeBacco, Matthew

11/11/2015 7:19:28 AM

Muddy Waters

Only one name repeated in 3 years of Top Ten.Its anybodys game my good friends.Thats why I love this sport!

Pete Glasier You da MAN!!

11/11/2015 7:21:26 AM

Muddy Waters

11    1,749.40    Hanschmann, Rainer    Grossbothen    Other    Germany    German Pumpkin Weigh-off    2009 Wallace    self    440.0    1,700.00    3.0
12    1,746.50    Lancaster, Woodrow    Topsfield    Massachusetts    United States    Topsfield Fair Weigh-off    1756 Lancaster    1649 Lancaster    419.0    1,519.00    15.0

Im sorry I forgot these 2 great growers from 2013 # 9 & #10 that year

11/11/2015 7:24:02 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

lol calm down bubba before you spit out your teeth.I wouldn't worry about Josiah ..he is probably a one hit wonder anyway..ahaaaaa I;d worry about those 3ft thick walls though.lol

11/11/2015 7:24:44 AM

Austin MN

I agree with bubba I don't think there is any one person who rules the hobby. I do think there are people who always have great pumpkins but to many verables afect this hobby to make one person dominate the hobby.

11/11/2015 9:14:17 AM

Rudolph

Lol bubba we love you, they're are people that own this hobby not just in weight but when you think of giant pumpkins a few names come mind, and tanner if you don't agree to that your full of it lol, those are the people have own this hobby they made there name none and every year they are in the running for the top spot, and everyone every year wonders what they have growing...those people truly own this hobby

11/11/2015 12:47:59 PM

Rudolph

And bubba for the newer grower's your one of them fyi

11/11/2015 12:50:25 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Josiah NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

11/11/2015 1:29:42 PM

Michigan,up North

dam thought i was hard on handy ,,, he doas hold mich state record ,show some respect, you cheeeez head

11/11/2015 3:16:06 PM

Muddy Waters

Josiah I love you to ,your green behind the ears so I understand you not being able to see things as they truly are .but I've seen for the last 19 years so it's all good man you'll learn in time nobody owns nothing.its awl just temporary

11/11/2015 3:39:57 PM

Alaska

If you are looking for the top grower it ain't always about who holds the CWR or the one hit wonders, no disrespect. It's about who keeps rising to the top after falling out of first place. That person has to be Ron Wallace. IMHO.

11/11/2015 3:49:00 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

lol...i think we should send the top 10 to Alaska for a season!

11/11/2015 4:05:49 PM

Rudolph

Lmao I just gave bubba a complement by saying the new growers look up to him,,, michigan masher.. so whats up with your statement?

11/11/2015 4:17:21 PM

Muddy Waters

I agree Ron is top dog in my book but like I say you can watch us time to show you nobody stays on top constantly nothing nothing does not football not NASCAR not nothing so I hope you don't get your balloon pop next year Josiah if you're not on top

11/11/2015 4:21:34 PM

Rudolph

Lol, never said I would be.

11/11/2015 4:31:22 PM

Rudolph

I think it's funny how I started off complimenting beni, and bubba turned it into a negative thing lol, some people just cant see good intentions, those are the people that bring positive people down in life.

11/11/2015 5:04:35 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

....lol Ice....

11/11/2015 5:55:13 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Keep the weather warm out your way Wiz. Headed to the Rockies end of next week to get some fishing in before all the streams freeze.;)

Man those fish bite well right before it gets really cold!!

11/11/2015 6:26:38 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

What do you mean top dog Bubba? Who holds the current WR???

11/11/2015 6:55:18 PM

Whitehall Montana

I know most folks use western labs out west and I plan on using them this year myself.My question is ,will the give total instruction on how to repair my soil on Giant pumpkins?I used a Montana company this year and it didn't even show manganese being tested.I plan on spending this next year repairing my soil,with no growing and my ground is already frozen so I cant do much till next spring.

11/11/2015 7:18:35 PM

Rudolph

Last time I used western labs they did give me a guide to follow...and told me what to add, but if I were you after you get the test back give them a call they'll discuss your options with you.

11/11/2015 7:23:43 PM

Waterville, Ohio

Good seed, good weather and good luck in order to make a great year.
Hard work, knowledge and experience makes the great growers who they are.
It's been repeated before, but we'll see who's still in this hobby for the long haul.

11/11/2015 8:06:11 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Ron is top dog Carl. To use a boxing analogy, Sonny Liston was a wrecking machine until Cassius Clay came along ( 1502 Wallace ) The next few years Muhammad Ali dominated with a loss and victories over Joe Frazier and George Foreman to establish his true dominance ( 2009 Wallace ). I am in no way comparing Beni with Leon Spinks, but after that loss the great one regained his title. No one has ever done that, HE IS THE TOP DOG.

11/11/2015 9:38:57 PM

Citrus Heights, CA

Slim, Western labs is just one tool in the tool box. It's a pretty big box.

11/11/2015 10:51:24 PM

Whitehall Montana

bambam just covering all the bases.This is my 4th year and have grown a613,581,549 500 and 335 and a few others.I understand there is many variables.I have been trying to learn from hands on experience and trying my own way.I know I am way behind other growers and am happy with where I am at.I feel now is the time for me to get good testing done and better productsI have a hard time understanding the science of things but continue to try.Its all good and enjoy the other growers and am grateful on here for those that help,even Bubba

11/11/2015 11:14:18 PM

Citrus Heights, CA

Slim, I think it a smart move using western labs. But also follow up and call them. Much to learn by talking with them. Also look at your local colleges. You can learn a ton by talking with Professors.

11/11/2015 11:42:15 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

most of these guys are getting too old Andy!In fact most times it takes 2 men to make it through a growing season. These up and coming young whipper snippers are going to kick some ass. ahaaaa

11/12/2015 6:40:56 AM

Muddy Waters

Josiah I saw your comment as very disrespectful to all growers who put 100% effort in to this season Here is what you said

"And I guarantee he didn't even try this year and still got those numbers.

This to me disrespected all the growers who had comparable weights to Beni.

I will leave it at that.Im sure you didnt intend to disrespect other growers who really did try.

11/12/2015 6:50:14 PM

Muddy Waters

Yes Ron is Top Dawg 3 time champ & 2015 champion.Each season brings a new champion.Ron is the man for 2015

11/12/2015 6:52:50 PM

Western NY

And people wonder why growers dont post on here! lol

11/12/2015 7:10:52 PM

Onawa,Iowa

going to be a long winter

11/13/2015 3:12:02 AM

Rhode Island

its very unfortunate however the underlying messages in many of the above posts smacks of jealousy.personally i believe donkin and josiah need to get a room together.

there was a hidden agenda in my humble opinion regarding remarks from those two posters.

seems just a tad ironic that both (but in different years) made the gpc trip to ny but only as a backup to rons gpc champion pumpkins.

ron wont comment because he does not believe in being disrespectful and besides hes already on to next years plans to seek a fourth world title and/or world record, but im not.

as growers we should not look at those whose weights bettered ours as an opportunity to diminish but one to learn from.

we should look to learn from these growers and become better human beings in the process.

kudos as well to those that posted on rons behalf here.they can also read between the lines.

pap wallace

11/13/2015 5:26:15 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

GAG! Are we talking about pumpkins here or a cure for a terminal disease?The boards are quiet and it was about nothing more than a couple of little shots and digs all in what i thought was a little fun.What in the hell kind of hidden agenda are you talking about now.?

11/13/2015 6:45:26 AM

Rudolph

This will be my last post on the message board, honestly no hidden agenda pap, just was complimenting beni, sorry if I offended anyone when I said he'd didn't try this year, even though he did say so himself, but yah he did say it in a different way("my heart wasn't in it this year")

And pap I'm not Jealous of your son, he puts so much time into his garden, how can I be jealous of that? He's earned everything he's accomplished.. I envy him he's amazing you should be so proud of him... I'll be doing my best next year to rise above him though, so make sure he doesn't slack off mid summer:)

And with that I'm now deleteing my account on bp.com
I'm going 100% off radar next year... I hope to top this years fruit but we'll see I guess...look for my name in 2016 hopefully it's one above Rons lol.

11/13/2015 7:23:29 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

one of the best diary's i have seen on this site in years and now look what you did...Thanks Dick

11/13/2015 10:26:06 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Yet another great example of why it is nice to just grow orange pumpkins. I've never seen a thread about growing orange pumpkins go down this all too familiar path. Maybe because winning a Howard Dill award is more about the seed and the product it produces rather than the person who grew it. You guys at the top should be patting each other on the back but instead you're kicking each other in the shins!

11/13/2015 1:05:02 PM

Waynesboro, Virginia

There is a lesson that can be learned here...

11/13/2015 2:15:46 PM

Waynesboro, Virginia

2 Corinthians 11:30 ESV / 491 helpful votes     Helpful Not Helpful

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

11/13/2015 2:16:45 PM

Waynesboro, Virginia

1 Peter 5:5 ESV / 305 helpful votes     Helpful Not Helpful

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

11/13/2015 2:17:20 PM

Waynesboro, Virginia

Proverbs 11:2 ESV / 174 helpful votes     Helpful Not Helpful

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom

11/13/2015 2:17:55 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Very nice Blue Ridge!


Pride is an evil thing.

11/13/2015 2:50:04 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

so who is the Top dog??
You can't look at what was weighed today, yesterday or 5 years ago. Go back to the beginning. His name was Howard Dill. 4 world champions, and it doesn't matter if he's here or not he's top dog. I'm pretty sure if you ask Ron Wallace or Larry and Jerry Checkon who is top dog, that's who they would mention.
But it's more than that, How many people have the Dill's, Wallaces, Checkon's etc helped along the way.
Why do I mention the Wallaces and the Checkons well in my books they are Number 2 and 3 with no disrespect meant by the placing. Ron Wallace has 3 World Championships, the Checkons have 2 and that's why I placed them as 2 and 3. But also look at the countless hour they have spent to better the Hobby and I include Howard in this. It's a labor of love and respect and that's what is missing in all these posts.
It's really hard to sell this Great Hobby to the non Pumpkin people when you cringe at adding BP to the list of reference because you don't want them to see the negativity that is generated time and time again, when we all know that without BP (right up there with the top dogs for sure)
we would never be where we are now.

11/13/2015 3:32:04 PM

Whitehall Montana

I sure would like to go bigger on my pumpkins and am finally coming up with a plan on how to do this.I myself have yet to achieve 1000 lbs and I know what most of my problems are at this point.Being a cheapskate is most of it being I am on a limited budget but am finding that I have wasted product looking for a miracle.I think to myself at least I am consistant each year no mater what products I am using.When I grow again I will be going to the WOW site for proven products and a great price.I have spent to much time thinking outside the box looking for that miracle that has always been right in my face.I appreciate everyone on this site a bunch and this is a great community still to learn from

11/13/2015 5:16:20 PM

Michigan,up North

i know about being a cheapskate slim , with 4 kids n my car n truck breakin down , u gota be .looked all over for free cow poop,,ened up buying for 40 ,,had the guy over load me ,,broke my rusty shackles lol .oh well thats life ,i always read on here its not a race to the finish line ,,never gave it much thought t,till this year pumpkins had late growth the weather was cold all summer and started warming up late season kins took off,grew a 1108,the weather has alot to it .pb1238 all growen on a budget,neptunes fish n seaweed ,and hard work fall prep,,been wanting to get some Mykos Mycorrhizal Inoculant. proble well get the 2.2lbs n try it out in 2016 good luck in 2016 on your quest to 1000,

11/13/2015 8:01:38 PM

Whitehall Montana

Thank you Michigan Masher.The Mycos is on sale right now at amazon and The WoW site of Mr Wallace is 10 lbs for 75.00.You have done well up there in Michigan.I grew up in White Cloud and lots of snow up the,we just get 5 months of good weather here in Montana a year but I keep trying

11/13/2015 8:10:55 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Slim, best of luck to you. There are plenty of products out there, but do your homework first as all are not created equal. And high price doesn't make something "necessarily" better.

Masher, very impressed with what you grow on the limited budget and appreciate others with redneck ingenuinity. I can relate. More isn't always better as you have shown.

11/13/2015 8:31:19 PM

Michigan,up North

thanks guys,, yeah going to have to wait on mycos,to my funds build up,with the water pump goin out in the van ,,,dont buy a 3.0 liter dodge caravan ,,pain in the butt to change ,there under the timeing chain ,,u have to pull half the motor apart to change ,,goin t scarp her out and look for another 1 with a 3.8 liter motor ..

11/13/2015 8:54:40 PM

Michigan,up North

just looked up whitecloud ,mich on the map ,,thats down state from me ,,iam 35 miles from traverscity,,yes it gets cold up here have to do the heating cables n light n hoop houses ,,it snowed may 12th 2 years in a row ,,,with all the big talk on here,lighting a fire under my butt..might have to grow a pumpkin in the greenhouse and give up on my ghost peppers ,,

11/13/2015 9:34:07 PM

Whitehall Montana

Michigan Masher,you are in a beautiful area up there for sure.I bet you get 200 plus inches of snow fall with the lake effect.I use a portable greenhouse here in Montana and do ok.I wish I had some of your soil though.I am in the desert northwest and have bad alkaline soil that is in need of more repair.I hope yer season is great,you are doing an awesome job my friend

11/13/2015 10:47:24 PM

Michigan,up North

thanks bud,, u can email , me and talk pumpkins ,,,jeepman49659@yahoo.com

11/14/2015 6:24:45 PM