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Massachusettts

Hello. You probably don't know me as I haven't grown a giant or been on this site for many years. My daughter and her friends would like to grow one this year. I know, she's getting a late start however it's just for fun. I still have 5 seeds in the fridge from back in the day (2005-09) thanks to Eddy Z, Bill Rodonis, Steve Sperry and Steve Connolly. And I saved one of my 923s. Two questions. Does anyone have a set of how-to-grow-a-giant instructions they could email me? Also, do you think 10 y/o seeds will still germ? Thanks for your help.

Craig Fitzgerald
57 Prescott St.
Rutland, MA 01543
craig.fitzgerald@state.ma.us

4/28/2016 3:08:20 PM

Rhode Island

craig

i remember when you were growing several years ago.we communicated several times and, i believe you started a pumpkin boat contest as well?

dont believe ten yr old seeds would be the way to go. to many things need to be perfect for germination of old seeds.plus todays genetics are far superior.

ron and i will have an extra plant for you if you care to take a drive to greene r.i.

if interested call me at 401-392-1015

pap wallace

only a short ride from rutland.

4/28/2016 4:21:22 PM

Austin MN

There is an offer you cannot refuse :) wish I lived closed to you and Ron pap id really learn fast!

Hopefully Ron takes me up on my offer for the fishing trip in northern Minnesota some time!

4/28/2016 4:31:31 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Wallace generosity strikeZ again

4/28/2016 4:49:26 PM

South Hero, VT

Pap Wallace wrote a great book "Dick's Tips II" which is available for $10 from the SNGPG. Probably the most bang for the buck when it comes to starting and growing giant pumpkins. Ron Wallace has growing tips on http://wallacewow.com/pages/pumpkin-growing-tips.

And Ron is also sharing his growing tips in his diary on bigpumpkins.com

4/28/2016 6:24:58 PM

Home of happy lil plants

I think I just heard the car click into reverse from here

4/28/2016 10:29:44 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Class act pap.

4/28/2016 11:14:02 PM

Colorado

niiiiiiice :)

4/29/2016 12:22:23 AM

Massachusettts

Thanks all for your responses. And thanks for the offer of a plant Dick. When I drove to SNGPG meetings/patch tours (years ago) I'd get there within an hour from Rutland. I'd love to make the trip again and see you all, I'll give you a call.

4/29/2016 8:25:57 AM

Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Answer to your question is yes
I germinated a 2003,it is growing fine.
The downside is 6 other 03 seeds didn't though.

4/29/2016 11:59:46 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I germinated several from 2006 this year but,,, you should go get the Wallace plant for sure.

4/29/2016 1:11:18 PM

Weatherman

You can't go wrong with a Wallace plant.

4/29/2016 1:48:57 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Hey, pap...great gesture, but will Ron be mad about you giving away one of the 22 plants started (saw the picture)? LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...once again the Wallace's strike gold...helping others!!! PPS...I am growing again!!

4/30/2016 1:39:32 AM

Weatherman

The plant he gives away will be the one that grows a 2,500# pumpkin. Hahaha

4/30/2016 5:06:24 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

pap and ron a real gentlemen

4/30/2016 9:10:28 AM

BC, Canada

Geezze
Wish I lived in Mass!
Now we know their secret ingredient- generosity.

4/30/2016 10:24:48 AM