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Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Just a fun question during the offseason. What year do you think the pumpkin world of 2624.6 lbs. will be broken. I'm guessing it will stand for awhile, after such an impressive jump from the previous WR. I'll guess it won't be surpasses until the 2021 season.

1/5/2017 8:42:28 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

*surpassed

1/5/2017 8:43:10 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

*pumpkin world record...sorry for not proofreading

1/5/2017 8:44:16 PM

Topsfield, MA

I think 2018 next year. there will be so many ways this year and more tricks that I feel it will be able to be broken in 2018

1/5/2017 8:51:14 PM

Alex, IN

I think it falls again in 2017. If the first year out for the 2145 is any indication I think we will see 3k by 2021.

1/5/2017 9:21:18 PM

Belgium

2017 :-)

1/6/2017 2:53:58 AM

Muddy Waters

I agree with Mikkal 100% They were saying we would never ever ever see 1500 back in 1997. or yee of little faith!!

Bubba is getting getting started here. lol

1/6/2017 7:16:57 AM

Muddy Waters

Sorry JUST get started.lol 21 years later

1/6/2017 7:17:48 AM

Muddy Waters

getting started Im going back to bed LOL

1/6/2017 7:20:13 AM

Grittyville, WA

I am with you Doug I think it will stand but I wish everyone a great year and here's to 3,000! let's all share some secrets we don't want to share! My top secret is the seed scale i think if we weigh all our seeds we can identify the best candidates. A very good scale for $15 see my post about ten posts down. Feedback appreciated...

1/6/2017 11:47:27 PM

Austin MN

Honestly I would not be surprised if we see 3000 this year. Looking at a graph of the new vs old world record and the percentage change I think it is very likely :) or we will be very close!!

1/7/2017 9:38:08 AM

il gonna go against the grain this record will stand for long long time

1/7/2017 10:15:07 AM

Colorado

I tend to see it like don does,2624 is ridiculous and may stand for awhile. everything has to be ideal to get there.The genetics are there though:)

1/7/2017 11:25:39 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

i dont think 2624 will stand for more than 2 years...if you look at the history of the world record pumpkin, it seems to get broken every year or two. If 2624 can be done once..there will be in 5 years multiple growers that can break it. By then the record probably will be way into the 3k range. World record when i started growing was 1810.5. In 2016 there were 37 pumpkins weighed(counting 2 exhibition) that weighed more than the world record of 2010.

1/7/2017 12:03:04 PM

Colorado

I believe the genetics are there for bigger than 2624 however it a marathon not a sprint.Its all about a long season with ideal temperatures.Most likely only gonna happen under plastic:). That limits the # of growers still in the game so well see.If I lived in. Minnesota, central Wisconsin,western washington up would go the greenhouse with a big fan and a heat source

1/7/2017 4:30:53 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Sorta thinkin, that someone, somewhere, will build the greenhouse w/big fan & heat source, and have several seeds w/potential! Been listening for a while, and have heard that a bit o luck comes into play...so, I'm guessing sooner than later!!! Peace, Wayne 2017!!! What do I win?

1/9/2017 1:14:29 AM

Mn

Cojoe - You can move into my house, build a greenhouse, and we can grow a WR if you want. We could be Team Q-Joe or Co-Q or Co-Tip whatever blows your hair back my friend. This is gonna be great. When should i expect you in MN? :)

1/9/2017 9:27:27 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

AG growing has quickly become nothing more than a hope to grow a new PB or maybe a state record for the majority of growers.I do feel a new Canadian record is still obtainable but to beat 2624lbs is absurd! 95% of the growing community will never come close and it is for that reason i believe you will start to see more and more squash growers.

1/9/2017 11:01:00 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

QTip, We are taking up a collection for CoJoes move...may we should have a seed auction....

1/9/2017 11:11:37 AM

Rhode Island

everything has its limits . although i said that over 500 pounds ago and we are still getting bigger.
sooner or later though it will reach a ceiling.

WHEN------WHO KNOWS
pap

1/9/2017 12:07:38 PM

Central Illinois

7500 pounds, they will have their own magnetic field

1/9/2017 12:14:05 PM

Mn

LOL Wiz- "The Relocation Record Attempt Auction" Sounds like a great idea - Although, He will still be driving back with his fruit for all Colorado weigh-offs. :)

1/9/2017 1:01:10 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Once he leaves we will build a wall

1/9/2017 1:12:55 PM

Mn

and I bet you're going to get to Minnesota to pay for the wall too :)

1/9/2017 1:16:30 PM

Upa Creek, MO

lol

1/9/2017 1:48:53 PM

aurora, IL

Time will tell.

1/9/2017 5:03:15 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Q-Tip I think it will be one cold day in Colorado before you get Joe to move back here. His last name should ring a bell in your neck of the woods.

1/9/2017 6:09:21 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I think with good knowledge and the way a few of the growers are growing, 2624 will go down very soon.

1/9/2017 9:41:56 PM

Wisconsin

I'm with Don, I think it will stand for awhile. Remember the 2624 is still the only pumpkin to beat the previous World Record.

1/11/2017 3:27:13 AM

Aberdeen

Just curious, is there any data that shows the max weight these beast can grow?

1/11/2017 4:48:22 AM

dinky beer drinker has been quiet his shot at a record is big

1/12/2017 7:41:26 PM