Giant pumpkin question

[Amigatec]

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 78
F-B: 75
C: 121
OTT: 274
Total est weight = 418.8 Lbs
Weight gain = 13.1 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 281.2 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 58
F-B: 55
C: 84
OTT: 197
Total est weight = 163.6 Lbs
Weight gain = 2.3
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 536.4 Lbs

[Amigatec]

My season may be over, for the last 2 days I have had no measurable growth in the patch. Both the 1081 and the 1112 haven't grown much, (1/2 inch maybe) but it's been 100* for 4 days and we have another one coming.

I am watering for 4 hours a day now just trying to get enough water to keep the soil damp.

[veggie babe]

sorry...................I feel your pain.

neva

[Amigatec]

I may not grow a Pumpkin next year, the stress of worrying about these are hard to take.

My pumpkins showed no growth for 3 days. I reset my timers I watered 3 hours yesterday afternoon, 8 hours last night and 2 more hours today. I have some new growth today.

I have spent a few sleepless nights over my babies. But the 1081 gained 13.4 and the 1112 gained 9.6 lbs, since yesterday.

This gosh darnoodley pumpkin growin' is serious business.

[bohica]

Come on Pat, we are expecting you to beat the OK record!
Yer doing great bro, it's much tricker to grow a Giant in your temps.

[Amigatec]

I only need another 250 lbs or so, and I'll be happy.

[Amigatec]

I'm still growing up to 441 lbs, 9.1 lb gain today. I can take 9 lbs a day for a while.

[Amigatec]

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 80
F-B: 77
C: 126
OTT: 283
Total est weight = 459.9 Lbs
Weight gain = 18.6 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 240.1 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 59
F-B: 60
C: 87
OTT: 206
Total est weight = 185.4 Lbs
Weight gain = 5 lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 514.6 Lbs

[Amigatec]

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 80
F-B: 78
C: 129
OTT: 287
Total est weight = 479.1 Lbs
Weight gain = 4.8 Lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 20.9 Lbs

1112 Holland

S-S: 60
F-B: 61
C: 90
OTT: 211
Total est weight = 198.4 Lbs
Weight gain = 5.2 Lbs
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 501.6 Lbs

[Amigatec]

Since the pumpkins are slowing down I will only take measurements once a week on Sunday and update then.

[aninocentangel]

I'm sorry that they're slowing down. Will they pick back up once it cools off?

[Amigatec]

1081 Leonzi

S-S: 81
F-B: 79
C: 131
OTT: 291
Total est weight = 498.8 Lbs
Weekly Weight gain = 29.4 lbs I am measuring every Sunday
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 201.2 Lbs

At these weekly gains, I am on track for 750 Lbs.

1112 Holland

S-S: 62
F-B: 60
C: 91
OTT: 213
Total est weight = 203.7 Lbs
Weekly Weight gain = 13.2
Target Weight: 700 Lbs
Weight to go: 496.3 Lbs

[veggie babe]

the pumpkins are looking good, they are still hanging in there. I wouldn't think that they could keep growing at the rate they were earlier.
My pumpkin is hanging in there, I think I finally have one that will set.

neva

[Amigatec]

I have 9 weeks left to grow, I just hope it doesn't split.

[KLorentz]

Ya know even if ya do not reach your goal these are two nice pumpkins. Gives ya something to look forward to next year. Being I have a new garden this year I am not expecting to break records but if I get a nice 100 to 200 pounder I will be happy. Don't give up on giants next year and above all have fun.



Kevin