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Eugene,OR

Congrats to Reuben Frias, the grower of the 1401 Frias 2017, and Champion of the 2017 Heirloom Festival! After seeing everyone today at the Heirloom Festival and getting the scoop on what is growing in our Northern California Pumpkin Patches, it confirmed my suspicion that there are going to be lots of really big pumpkins grown here in the land of perfect September weather. It sounds like the six-or-eight-or-ten 2000 pounders that I predicted will be grown in Nor Cal are right on track. I'm afraid that there will be 2000 pounders that don't win at the big California contests this fall. With about a month to go until the tail gates drop, I'm afraid that there are going to be some sleepless nights here in Nor Cal!

9/5/2017 10:58:38 PM

Grittyville, WA

Are we trying to scare the Midwest growers away from our West coast weigh offs? Or is this for real??

9/6/2017 1:26:23 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Its for real this year.;)

Well done by all at the heirloom, even to that Pingrey guy.

9/6/2017 1:30:16 AM

Grittyville, WA

Extra CO2 and humidity from the fires I guess... Congrats in advance. Couldn't work outside today too smokey and I'm 50 miles from the nearest fire. How's it been down there?

9/6/2017 1:37:13 AM

Grittyville, WA

Congrats Ruben! Very cool.

9/6/2017 1:55:52 AM

Eugene,OR

We always wear air filters when we go out. It is just part of living here. Gary Miller can't wear one though because he smiles too much. We'd all be smiling if we had what he has growing in his patch.

9/6/2017 1:57:43 AM

Grittyville, WA

Hmm that could mean more than one thing. Is he growing pumpkins this year or something else ha ha

9/6/2017 3:55:30 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Great job to all the Cali growers I seen the results and was like wow 22% heavy like those rocks keep up the good work.... maybe see yawl in a month... I keep beer and cheese in the truck for those long rides

9/6/2017 8:24:18 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Pull a Don Young Garry! That would be fun!

And yes, bring lots and lots of cheese!! Don't bring beer because Gary will drink it all. lol

9/6/2017 9:49:35 AM

Ontario, Canada

Congrats

9/6/2017 1:14:34 PM

Littlerock, WA

Congratulations Reuben! I hate to burst California's bubble, but we've had perfect weather here in WA and OR and several growers are poised to get their 2000+ pounders to the scales. See you very soon California!

9/7/2017 7:48:09 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Oh snap...

9/7/2017 9:12:08 PM

Eugene,OR

Let's get ready to rumble!!!

9/7/2017 11:29:54 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I know this guy that knows this guy that said he blew a hole in is 455" fruit still doing 35 pounds a day... DAMIT!

There are some good ones this year.

9/8/2017 12:04:55 AM

Grittyville, WA

It would be nice if one of these top growers would offer to mentor me. Jim?

9/8/2017 11:31:43 PM

Grittyville, WA

Anyone...

9/8/2017 11:35:51 PM