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Grittyville, WA

I want to invite everyone to share what they learned in 2016 and perhaps nominate someone for a best new idea or tip given out to the growing community. I don't want anyone to break any vows of secrecy. But if you want to give credit to those who shared info (not in strict confidence) in 2016 please do so.

I would like to thank (and nominate) mobymikeguide (Team Beard) for his (really unquestionable...) suggestion that a secondary can be used to grow a top-of-the-scoreboard pumpkin.... There is no question that growing his 2106 on a secondary proves we can think differently about our vine layouts and where we might consider setting fruit and culling fruit in 2017.

Who else is helping the sport? I know Willamijns and other top growers are kindly continuing to share information. You top growers are really great, thank you.

1/7/2017 2:42:08 PM

Central NY

Mobymike is new...that's a pretty big deal..I wonder how many have given up or not paid as much attetion because all they could get was a side vine to set...kudos mike...won't ever bum me out again...(sumthin tells me he go bigger next year ..)....

1/7/2017 6:43:24 PM

Wisconsin

Never give up lol, I dont take credit for that, I seen the idea in cecil westons diary, it made sense so I went for it.

1/8/2017 5:20:24 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

can't forget the secret of Dinty Moore stew....the other rookie made the point...have fun while growing. Thanks qtip.

1/8/2017 5:51:34 PM

aurora, IL

Control SVBS from the beginning. My whole pumpkin plant died had to cut my pumpkin off early, but was able to grow my 417 chandler(Scarface) 12.4% heavy. The pumpkin was 7" thick in the front.

1/8/2017 9:58:45 PM