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Wixom MI.

what will come first the 2500 lbs pumpkin or the 10 lbs tomato.i it looks like this year is going to be a good year for both tomatoes and pumpkins, will one of these records fall this year ??? and witch one will happen first !!!

7/30/2016 10:32:43 AM

Central NY

They both sound crazy to me....but this is a crazy hobby... Best of luck to everyone in the chase!!!

7/30/2016 10:58:47 AM

Albuquerque NM

I think that wixom- grower will get a ten pounder,
then Ron will grow 2500+
Those blooms you have Chris are amazing, I hope you at least get a new WR
Ron just keeps perfecting his art.
very fun to watch both, and everyone else who are pushing the limits.

7/30/2016 11:31:27 AM

Mn

Don't forget about Cosgrove - the wr 21 lb carrot MacCoy has going :)

7/30/2016 12:00:28 PM

Ely Mn

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=33&p=514274
Its fun to read back on the old boards!
This is back right before I weighed the 8.41!
Both records could fall this year...I know of 3 friends I talk to on a regular basis have pumpkins over WR pace!
And I know one who has a couple tomatoes over WR pace!
Let the sleepless nights begin!

7/30/2016 1:00:26 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

I think it is the year for both. There has been a lot of higher than usual heat in the midwest. Those night time temps are way up there. In the last five years there has been an increasing amount of interest in other large vegetables, especially tomatoes. If you look over the last few years, the average higher tomato weights have really gone up. Who would of bid $80 for tomato seeds five years ago at an auction. Publicity of tomatoes on the diaries and info sharing really peaks peoples interest to want to improve, and they do. I place all bets on a 10lb+ Wixom tomato! Better not be 9.99!

7/30/2016 1:20:05 PM

Colorado

That's a 9% increase on pumpkins and 17 % on tomatoes. I think 2500 is more like likely. If tomatoes were easier to pollinate/control genetics I think we would already be at 12 lbs.

7/30/2016 2:00:59 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

Wixom appears to have the tomato pollination figure out. He has inspired me to try my own next winter. Cross them indoors grow world records outdoors. It is looking like it will be a great year for all things giant.

7/30/2016 3:50:16 PM

Wixom MI.

Thanks for posting that tread Dan very informative !!!

7/30/2016 4:05:53 PM

Weatherman

Ron W has his pumpkins up to 800# should be able to coast to 2,500#

7/30/2016 4:52:20 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Sorta thinking tomato will be first, just cause, tomatoes do it quicker! And Ron's is now reported to be over 1K at 37dap. Peace, Wayne

7/31/2016 2:30:10 AM

Rhode Island

we will know better a month from now.
to many things can go wrong on the road to october.

7/31/2016 7:40:39 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Pap, & Ron...hoping you guys rock till October...bring the World Record back to the good old USA!!! Give us better things to talk about, considering the nonsense in November!! LOL Peace, Wayne

8/1/2016 12:37:26 AM

Rhode Island

wayne so correct --- november could be a disaster for the usa in a lot of ways.
good thing we concentrate on growing big fruits and veggies.
Pap

8/1/2016 5:31:00 PM

Austin MN

Pap I forgot to ask Ron the other night but did you do anything different this year than last?

Also how often do use apply the founder brew tea?

8/1/2016 9:04:46 PM

Austin MN

Wonder

8/1/2016 9:05:06 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Pap, & Ron...I appreciate your thoughts & sentiments, and hopefully keep the good ole KPM, on the list for a seed or two from the New World Record...2516 Wallace! I would like one for myself also? LOL Peace, Wayne

8/2/2016 1:08:39 AM