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Muddy Waters

Is there interest in starting a contest? I have a gentlemen who thinks we might find 10 guys willing to put in $35 a piece & have a $350 prize pot.I will post the page at WWGG if we have 10 on board.You can get your own seeds from each other.Just taking a poll to see if there is interest.

Contact me Mark@worldwidegiantgrowers.com

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12/14/2015 7:12:26 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

i would go for it, if someone needs seeds i might be able to help them

12/14/2015 7:40:49 PM

Ontario

I'm in.

12/14/2015 8:58:36 PM

Central NY

I'm in

12/14/2015 9:23:20 PM

Wixom MI.

im started ! (o:

12/14/2015 10:06:58 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Mines still going ;)

12/14/2015 10:29:31 PM

Muddy Waters

BNOT is the grower who contacted me.This would be good for someone with limited space

12/15/2015 7:29:07 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

You gave away my secret . So far it looks like we are half way to the ten. I might know a few more growers that would enter. Have to do some emailing. What do you think. Should So Cal Grower have start fresh with a seed planted in 2016?

12/15/2015 8:45:41 AM

Wixom MI.

don't worry about so.cal. dan MacCoy still has his 8 pounder !!! LOL....(O:

12/15/2015 9:36:12 AM

Wixom MI.

Thanks bnot for contacting mark about this. yes i think that you need to start fresh each year !

12/15/2015 9:45:32 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Lol, true wixon Chris.:)


More seeds on the way now for 2016!

12/15/2015 9:46:41 AM

Prairie Du Sac Wi

I just got an email to give this post a look.

I'm in

12/15/2015 11:09:47 AM

Muddy Waters

Keeper growing guys! Maybe Bubba will do a 14 Carrot gold Plaque!!LOL

12/15/2015 3:09:27 PM

Valencia Spain

If u did Giant marrow u right Get people from Europe

12/15/2015 4:09:07 PM

Muddy Waters

Would this be a good pay out?
$150 1st
$100 2nd
$100 3rd

Then if 5 more join at 15 people we could add 4th & 5th at $50 each spot leaving $75 for a plaques 1st 2nd 3rd.

We could do a T shirt! I entered biggest carrot contest! LOL

12/15/2015 4:12:53 PM

Bay City Michigan

I would be interested but need seeds

12/15/2015 4:24:54 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

email me BayCitygrower at bnot1962@gmail.com I have some extra seeds right now...and am waiting for more seeds to make it across the ocean

12/15/2015 5:21:06 PM

Wixom MI.

http://www.giantvegseeds.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=25

this is where i got my seeds from !

12/15/2015 5:28:37 PM

Wixom MI.

looks good to me mark, especially the 14 carrot plaque !!!

12/15/2015 5:31:57 PM

Cheshire Ma USA

Sure but I need seeds

12/15/2015 6:15:26 PM

Muddy Waters

Can I join the contest? Dont seem like carrots would be that much work & the space could be 2 feet by 4 feet or smaller??

12/15/2015 6:17:05 PM

Muddy Waters

I would love to try the Root Keeper on a Carrot Im IN>

12/15/2015 6:18:19 PM

Torrance, Ca.

A very small area and you better have some patience Mark,,,,, its worse then watching slow dry oil base paint dry on a cool and humid day.

Thats the part that kind of makes it fun though. lol

12/15/2015 7:24:04 PM

Muddy Waters

Just water in & Run!! Run BUBA RUN!!!

12/15/2015 9:28:23 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

you are overestimating the space required...i might try growing mine in a 6inch diameter tube...4 feet long. That would take 28 square inches of garden space.

12/15/2015 9:58:31 PM

NE Arkansas

I'm in but need seeds

12/15/2015 10:10:07 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

when everyone is in, we can figure out seeds....right now i have about 350 seeds from various sources of "new red intermediate" due in from the uk in the next couple of weeks. If someone wants to grow, the seeds should be available

12/15/2015 10:14:16 PM

Netherlands

It isn't about the seeds, but the technique used. Any Flakkee or Berlicum carrot seed will do the trick. They are all readily available in any western country.

12/16/2015 3:48:42 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

Thank you Brad, I placed an order for Berlicum seeds also. I am thinking that this contest should maybe have a bonus for growers that get seed in 2017 from their giant entry of this year.

12/16/2015 5:14:26 AM

Muddy Waters

Explain more Bnot??

12/16/2015 8:00:16 AM

Muddy Waters

Would you join the contest Brad??

12/16/2015 8:04:00 AM

Bethlehem CT

Here is a question, Do you have to pinch the carrot root when it is small to get it to look like a big mass of snakes coiled together? It seems like most carrots grown for size have this look.

12/16/2015 8:56:52 AM

Bethlehem CT

Sorry Bubba I didn't mean to hijack your post.

12/16/2015 9:00:56 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

As Brad pointed out giant carrot growing is a matter of technique more than seeds. I believe this is true certainly at my beginner level. I do feel that genetics can play a role in growing the biggest. I have noticed many growers in the UK referring to their seed as reselected of a certain strain. My thought about giving a bonus to the winners that manage to bring their carrot to seed serves two purposes. The first is to keep the good performing genetics in the grower pool. The second is to build a supply of locally grown seed.

12/16/2015 1:13:08 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

Since carrots are a biennial plant it takes two years to get seed. My plan is grow the first year for competition. Refrigerate the best over the winter for vernalization and plant the next spring for seeds. Hope my wife doesn't decide to put my prized carrot in the soup......

12/16/2015 1:18:34 PM

Muddy Waters

Please Hi Jack away! I heard it takes a long time to grow these carrots? Dan McCoy please chime in & gives us the scoop?I think we better get our Poop in a group for this contest.We need to start them in February from what I'm hearing???

12/16/2015 4:46:05 PM

Wixom MI.

big moon i don't believe pruning the root is why they multiply into multiple roots, i beleive its the heavy feeding they give them.true that most of them are transplanted which may tie up their roots and break them too, but i also notice the main plant grows branches and can develop many new leaders and with all these new leaders i beleive is why the roots do the same.multiple roots for multiple branching ?

12/16/2015 5:01:38 PM

Wixom MI.

bnot that sounds like 2 prizes for the same carrot ? the problem is that to weigh the carrot you have to pull it and cut off the top to weigh it them if you wont to get seed from it you have to replant it and hope it survives the winter and go to seed in the spring ! not sure how well that will work after you pull it and cut the top off ? lets see if dan MacCoy has luck with his, i think that it what he is doing now ?

12/16/2015 5:16:47 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I am pretty sure you need to damage the root tip in order to get the carrot root to branch, just like when you cut the apical meristem off the top of a plant.

12/16/2015 5:20:21 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

wixom...i have been reading a little about getting seeds from carrots..it seems tops can be trimmed 2-4 cm,air dried until no surface moisture exists, then packed into paper bag with wood shavings(sawdust), It will need 6-8 weeks at 2-5 degrees C. then can be planted the next sping and go to seed. Full details are here:
http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/seeds.html

12/16/2015 6:45:25 PM

Wixom MI.

i will have to try that ! thanks bnot

12/16/2015 7:22:08 PM

Ely Mn

Go here guys. Lots of useful information on this website.http://www.giantveg.co.uk/index.php/en/grow-guides

I never trim any tips on mine to make them root out all crazy.

The biggest thing is planting a lot of them then culling down to a couple of the best ones.
My 8.47 seedling was far ahead of the other ones at just a couple weeks old.

You need to start early.like the end of February to get anything of size.
The main root grows fast to The bottom of the pots so make sure you but them in 4 inch by 16 inches high pvc pipe sooner than later.I broke one because I did this to late last year.
Not sure what I'm growing next year so I can't say yes yet :)

12/16/2015 7:25:28 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks Dan! went to the site They have over 1800 members.WOW!

12/16/2015 8:05:42 PM

Muddy Waters

I will definitely host the Giant carrot contest this year.If your serious about it shoot me a note.We will base the prize money on how many commit.Maybe if we post this on there website, some will join up.I will be real busy from Dec 23rd thru thru Jan 4th.I will be working as a professional stripper over the holidays.Yes you heard right.Bubba will be stripping wallpaper in a Dentists office while there shut down for 10 days.So keep in touch guys we will get this rolling after Jan 4th.I will check my emails & get your ideas & suggestions.If you will join for $35?? Send me a note.I will pay out 100% of the fees in prize money first year out.I would like to do this myself.My $35 is the first in the hat.Thank ya Very MULCH!!

12/16/2015 8:13:53 PM

Ely Mn

Shhhh,Those guys are to good bubba!

12/16/2015 8:25:05 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

They havent met the giant pumpkin growers yet. So far this contest is share your knowledge...maybe that is the way of the giant pumpkin growers.

12/16/2015 8:34:56 PM

Muddy Waters

Yes never think that Dan.Everyone is beatable.David & Goliath.Holly Holms & Rhonda Rousey! Bubba & Ma Ma Bubba.One of these days Bubba will take her down>LOL

Think Big! Grow Big! or stay out of the PATCH!!!LOL

12/16/2015 8:56:09 PM

Ely Mn

Lol I was just kidding.
I would be happy to awnser any questions people might have.

12/16/2015 9:00:03 PM

Wixom MI.

what do i have to do to grow a bigger carrot than you ?

12/16/2015 10:30:15 PM

Netherlands

There are two methods to get them to fork. One is to pinch off the tip once they get to 6-12 inches. The other is to transplant them. Either way the plant thinks it will die so activates the hair roots growing along the main root. The main root will fill out to the length you cut it off and the hair roots will mature and because of limited space grow in every which way. The idea is to get the main root as big as possible AND have the hair roots grow out. If you cut the tip of the main carrot off too soon you will only have the hair roots. If you cut it off too late, the carrot won't bother activating the hair roots as it can survive on what remains of the main root.

12/17/2015 4:31:57 AM

Ely Mn

Wixom
You need to keep the critters from eating them :)

12/17/2015 7:43:02 AM

Torrance, Ca.

lol

I hate those critters!

12/17/2015 9:01:08 AM

Wixom MI.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=250742

yes is caught the little critters in action last spring !!!

12/17/2015 10:37:57 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

it wont work bubba....

12/17/2015 7:10:17 PM

Muddy Waters

Yes I think it will Carl.We can overcome all negativity.We are here to have fun.Fun we will have.Like U-2 sang

With or without you!!lol

12/17/2015 7:31:34 PM