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Rhode Island

AS THE 2018 SEASON FAST APPROACHES THE QUESTION IS ?
WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL GOALS & EXPECTATIONS?

MINE ...... TO HELP RON ATTAIN A THIRD WORLD RECORD.TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US AND,TO CONTINUE HELPING IN NEED CHILDREN.

SOME MAY BE STILL STRIVING FOR THAT FIRST 1,000 POUNDER, SOME THAT PERFECT BEAUTY, SOME TO WIN THEIR LOCAL WEIGH-OFF OR, TO JUST MAKE IT TO A WEIGH-OFF.

IN ANY EVENT I WISH ALL OF YOU AND YOURS THE VERY BEST THIS SEASON, IN HEALTH AS WELL AS THE GARDEN.

PAP

4/14/2018 7:18:41 AM

Westmoreland, KS

First 1000 pounder, set the Kansas record (a little over 1000 pounds) Grow 2 over 1000 pounds my kids love weighoffs so I hope to go to two weighoffs this year.

P.S. love the WOW facebook pictures and videos...keep them coming!

4/14/2018 7:56:36 AM

Wisconsin

I'd be happy If I can get my greenhouse up before I outgrow my hoop houses. Then just learn the ins and outs of growing in a greenhouse.

4/14/2018 10:44:06 AM

Essex, UK

I really want the UK squash record. If my 1844 Holub had gone green last year I would have had the European record too. Ho-hum. A 1500lb pumpkin would be nice too; keep pushing the boundaries for outdoor growing in the UK.

4/14/2018 11:01:16 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

hmmm..two months ago it would have been to grow the biggest pumpkin, watermelon, tomato, carrot, green pepper, cucumber that I have ever grown. Plans are changing.. now my focus will be to grow something else...stay tuned for September 2019. I think I might have some small fruit this year.

4/14/2018 11:16:19 AM

Cape Breton Nova Scotia

My goal is to grow my first 1000 pounder. I came really close last year when I grew one 957lbs only to lose it 3 weeks before my weigh off to soft spots. In a perfect world is like to be the first Canadian to grow a ton...lol. I can dream

4/14/2018 12:24:08 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Go Ron and Pap!

Always being better then the year before.


2000 pounds would be nice.

4/14/2018 1:34:05 PM

Austin MN

My goal is to get in the top three at Stillwater this year. Hopefully the first 2000 pounder out of Minnesota! With the weather and all the new adventures I'm doing this year it will be tough.
But if you don't try...than it's no fun!

4/14/2018 1:36:57 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

One goal that has eluded us is to get a ride on the float in the Anamosa Pumpkinfest parade, top 3 or 4, depending on how big of a trailer they get. I missed it by just one place 2 years ago.

Another goal is to break my state long gourd record, maybe even give the world record a try.

Jacob and I want to break the state field pumpkin record and grow a 200#+ bushel gourd. We have some new ground that has been in grasses and legumes for over 30 years for them this year. And we want to get at least 1 Howard Dill award. And a personal best watermelon would be nice too. We just need to get the weather to cooperate. The snow coming tomorrow won't help much.

4/14/2018 1:44:57 PM

Guelph, ONT

If you dream big anything can happen!
As for me I`d like to be that first Canadian to hit a ton..

4/14/2018 1:48:42 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Our expectations are for growing to continue to be fun and something that we are passionate about. I’d love 3 fruit to get me a new jacket and a 4000 lb patch and would also be thrilled with being the first Canuck over 2000 lbs. Mostly, I’d like my good buddy Scott (Spambie) to pass me the coveted trophy he just got from Jake van Kooten, then I’d like to be able to pass the trophy to our other buddy Dave (Richmond Dave) the next year.

4/14/2018 2:56:46 PM

Brownsville, MD

Top 5 at Doylestown & Altoona

4/14/2018 3:11:27 PM

Grittyville, WA

main goal is to put my family first so we are all happy... not just me. Main desire is no BES but ive got a bad feeling. And wishing i could win the 150 contest.

4/14/2018 5:20:20 PM

Grittyville, WA

...and want to watch ron hit above 2500 would be great.

4/14/2018 5:23:55 PM

state record .grower of the year. 8500 pound patch

4/14/2018 5:28:50 PM

Grittyville, WA

but leave 3500 alone ok :) i gotta get a world record also someday ok

4/14/2018 5:29:57 PM

Colorado

To put the death star seed in high esteem and then world peace

4/14/2018 5:34:55 PM

Prestonsburg,ky

To kick the Vanhook's ---!!!!!!!!! Lol. You know what I mean

4/14/2018 5:37:02 PM

On a cliff in the desert

to be the first rookie grower to win GPC GOTY and Master Gardner Award. I know I'm dreaming but so did MLK.

4/14/2018 6:36:46 PM

North Smithfield, RI

wish to grow something big to bring to frehrich,s farm !

4/14/2018 6:58:53 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

My goal is to set the state squash record, grow a pumpkin to 1000. And teach my son whatever I can about growing. It will be his first year and he's thinking big, I'm praying he sticks with it for the whole season

4/14/2018 7:09:37 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Jake, seeing your setup and knowledge, you got this. Biggest limiting factor is climate which you look to have under control.

I have no expectations personally, 10 minute season ending hail\wind storms and BESs are expected. I’d really just like to have something in October with my 3 kids fighting next to.

4/14/2018 8:54:09 PM

Central NY

I have 9lb expectations, red of course....and a solid pb orange one at the end...best of luck ya’ll...I’m looking forward to this year...not long now

4/14/2018 9:02:34 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Two HD plaques and one squash plaque with a PA state record squash. Top 10 master grower rank.

4/14/2018 10:25:58 PM

Anchorage Alaska

I would just like to top my PB set in 2011 ,been chasing that for 7 years now..its about time

4/14/2018 11:38:30 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

If I’m honest I want to grow a world record. Bold talk

4/15/2018 1:25:44 AM

Michigan,up North

iam with dale ,growing 7 years @ 3 kins at 1250,would be nice 2 join the 1500 club this year.

4/15/2018 1:38:04 AM

Corryton, TN

Main goal in the ag world is to be sure our second Tennessee Valley Fair weigh-off is bigger and better than the first with more first time growers! Secondary goal is to break the 1000 pound mark with a squash.

4/15/2018 6:51:08 AM

Alex, IN

I have a few goals...

1. Beat my PB of 1418.5
2. Break the state record of 1739
3. Grow a 2,000+ pound fruit
4. Get a Jacket for 4000+ pounds between 3 fruit

Those are my 2018 goals!

4/15/2018 8:12:09 AM

Petersburg, Mi

My goals for 2018

Germinate the 845 Bobier
get a HD award

4/15/2018 9:24:08 AM

Ontario, Canada

Jane & I won't be growing AG's this season. Soil needs a rest. We will have a couple watermelon plants in our greenhouse though, so breaking the Canadian record on Marv Mitchell's seed would really make our year.

To all those Canadian members hoping to win the $6,000 prize for the 1-Ton Challenge, remember you must be a Canadian GVGO member by June 1st to qualify. So email me at gvgogrowers@gmail.com to join or renew your membership for 2018.

Good luck to all.

Phil & Jane
GVGO

4/15/2018 9:41:09 AM

Ontario

I expect it to warm up

4/15/2018 9:57:25 AM

NE Arkansas

Goals for 2018
Hit 1,000+ on AG
Hit 300+ on Watermelon
Hit 125" on LG
Hit 200+ on BG
Hit 150+ on FP
Hit 5+ on Mater

4/15/2018 10:12:27 AM

Mn

Beat the beard and beat Porkchop.... I like to set the bar low

4/15/2018 10:57:48 AM

Central NY

That’s the key to life Qtip ...aim low...never be disappointed

4/15/2018 11:48:55 AM

valparaiso, in

I would like to grow my first 1,000 pound pumpkin. Not sure if they still make the Half Ton Pumpkin Club patch, but I would like to be eligible for one.

I would also like to get a tomato past my 5.33 lb. personal best.

Grow a 1 lb. pepper, and get a 19/20 cucumber.

Not sure how well I will do, but it should be fun trying.

4/15/2018 5:54:17 PM

valparaiso, in

Should have been a 19/20 lb. cucumber.

4/15/2018 5:55:20 PM

I would like to grow a 1,000 pound pumpkin. My current record is 97 pounds grown in 25 square feet in 3 weeks. I have set up a screen house and mini screen house, so hopefully I can get at least a 100 pound pumpkin.

4/15/2018 6:46:56 PM

Weatherman

Mother Nature will be your pumpkin weight total.

4/15/2018 7:10:22 PM

Virginia

I'm with you 73Pounder. Last year was my first year with store bought seeds. Learned a lot from this sight and great people willing to help. First goal is to kill my personal best of 75 lbs. With the improved soil, and great seeds, I'm hoping for 500 pounder. Same with tomatoes....anything I get over a pound will be a personal best. Should be a monumental year.

4/15/2018 7:30:18 PM

Peosta, Iowa

I want to add at least 300 lbs to my personal best, and would love to get all 4 fruit to the scale again!

4/15/2018 7:52:18 PM

Muddy Waters

My goal is to grow the top 3 all time Pumpkins in Michigan.That means I have to grow a 1946 minimum & not be beat by anyone else. I predict a hot summer across the country.Which will make it a very hard goal if I am correct on weather.

4/15/2018 9:43:33 PM

Muddy Waters

Happy & FUN Growing to all & to all fun & happy growing. KEEP IT FUN!!

4/15/2018 9:44:45 PM

Arizona

1000 pounds. Getting things dialed in better.

4/15/2018 11:38:14 PM

Somerset Ky

Hope to break the 1600 pound barrier this season.

4/16/2018 7:18:57 AM

Weatherman

North East Ohio 36° and snowing.

4/16/2018 11:13:17 AM

Fombell, PA

I hope to have fun, reduce stress and make it the scale. In that order.

4/16/2018 11:39:31 AM

New England

to have another HD winner and maybe break 1000

4/16/2018 12:54:30 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Get a pumpkin in the ground before June

4/16/2018 1:52:38 PM

NE Wisconsin

First year, set a goal of 500 lb. Want to get a pumpkin to a weigh off. Have a side bet with a co-worker that needs to be won. That’s about it.

4/16/2018 10:15:33 PM

Deer Park WA

Just to enjoy the time with my sweetie in the gardens. Hofully Dani's patients and knowledge about soils and plant science stuff will bring us a new personal best.

Good luck to all in 2018!

Gerry~

4/17/2018 12:20:18 AM

Littlerock, WA

I want to grow the biggest and first 1000 pounder in the 150 square foot contest.

I want to be Grower of the Year.

I want to grow a state record/world record squash.

I want to guide Rosalyn to getting back the Washington State junior grower record with her giant pumpkin.

I want to grow a 75 pound giant cabbage.

I want to grow a 2150 pound+ pumpkin.

So basically I want to be the pumpkin queen and rule the world.

4/17/2018 1:20:08 PM

Warwood

To be a friendly competitor and watch the joy on others faces seeing a giant pumpkin at the festival. Joy to watching them grow and being a part of it all.. I agree family and health first. Would like to smash my personal best and compete for the WV title. I plan on monitoring plants and leaves more and using beneficials more for prevention of disease.

4/17/2018 7:33:23 PM

Manitowoc

this year marks my 2cd official grow. Last year I broke the 800 pound mark.. this year I'm pushing myself,, the plants, and some luck. And hoping to smash,., no pun intended.. the Wisconsin state record. Which would be amazing on a second year,,"amature". To giant pumpkins. But 17 inches of snow 2 days ago doesn't help either along lake Michigan.

4/17/2018 8:28:21 PM

Manitowoc

hey bubba.. on your weather in Mich. You may be close, but over in eastern Wisconsin along the lake shore I'm predicting cooler than normal. And lots of rain.. cool and wet summer.

4/17/2018 8:33:11 PM

stoughton WI

At this point, get my pumpkins in the ground before June 1st

4/17/2018 9:19:31 PM

Grittyville, WA

Lol Cindy!!!

4/17/2018 10:28:02 PM

Middleton Ma

To have FUN and GOOD HEALTH. A pumpkin over a 1000 and a Howard Dill winner woluld be great. Good luck ALL

4/19/2018 8:16:10 PM

Pittsburgh, PA

Beat Ted and James ;)

4/21/2018 11:59:40 AM

Sourthern Utah

Pap, considering i have been out of the game for the last 18 month,( out of state working N the wifes back surgery, just looking for a PB), that said, 1500/1600 lbs, lol, best to all.

4/21/2018 4:45:53 PM

Rhode Island

I am with Don And Jeanne A pumpkin over a 1000 and a Howard Dill winner would be great.

4/21/2018 6:33:20 PM

Chesapeake City, MD

My HOPE is to get a pumpkin to a weigh off and win a Howard Dill award.
My EXPECTATION is to get wiped out sometime in August by insects, disease, mother nature, or an act of terrorism.

4/21/2018 7:09:15 PM

Connellsville, Pa

My expectation is to grow a 2000 lb pumpkin. At least that is what I am trying to grow. Good luck to all this year ! Let’s have some fun !

4/21/2018 8:08:22 PM

ipswich, ma usa

My expectation is for "cook your own steaks" again this year at the SNGPG summer cook out. :)

4/23/2018 10:05:58 AM

Somerset,Ky

I hope all my little pumpkins weigh a lot!

4/26/2018 7:04:57 PM

Manitowoc

I'm expecting to go out to the garden today and find (everything) under water. Got almost 3 inches of rain here in the Manitowoc area over the last couple days. and it's still raining. My outside, unprotected test pumpkin, except wind tarps is actually holding up to this crap very well. Good thing I made a big pitchers mound for it

5/4/2018 7:57:35 AM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

I hope Misty Alyssa and myself grow us several slungers so we can represent WV when we make our return trip to the great state of key

5/9/2018 4:34:24 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

State of Kentucky

5/9/2018 4:35:20 PM

Michigan,up North

too beat handy out of state record ,2048.and wail iam at it also beat hes buttbuddy josh.

5/9/2018 7:43:17 PM

Weatherman

My expectation is for Ron to fix his G T O.

5/9/2018 8:48:26 PM