Possibly, before I left I had buried some vines since I saw some roots sticking out. Wonder if that has something to do with it's growth. IDK, it's growing and that is all that matters lol. I like how it looks so far, thought it was done last week, could have been a number of things. Growing slow but like the saying goes, slow and steady wins the race.
Giant Pumpkin+veg. GLOG!!!
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The plant is definitely putting on tons of growth. Very happy with it right now. I just noticed at the tip of the main vine there is a female flower. Who knows that could be the next 500+ pounder? (I hope 
) Anyways she will be pollinated. Still a few weeks away. Looked at a guide about how to pollinate and when. Some people say 5-10 feet. I will go for 5 since the flower is probably going to be along there. I know it probably should be further but I think 5 could work, or around I am thinking it will be more like 7-8 feet before she opens.
) Anyways she will be pollinated. Still a few weeks away. Looked at a guide about how to pollinate and when. Some people say 5-10 feet. I will go for 5 since the flower is probably going to be along there. I know it probably should be further but I think 5 could work, or around I am thinking it will be more like 7-8 feet before she opens.
I have two pollinated pumpkins. The first one grew to about eight inch diameter and then stalled. The second is catching up and is at about six inches. I'll decide which to keep in a few days. Also, there are several pink bananas that are almost full sized already.
First pumpkin. The white balance on my phone's camera makes it look more yellow than it actually is.
Second pumpkin.
Jumbo Pink Banana, almost 20 inches long.
First pumpkin. The white balance on my phone's camera makes it look more yellow than it actually is.
Second pumpkin.
Jumbo Pink Banana, almost 20 inches long.
Nice!!! Are you planning on giving out seeds for the pink banana? I would love to try to grow it. I could send a SASE when the time comes.
Looking good! They sure look like they want to blow up!
But don't let em that would be tragic!! 
Well not gunna be able to get a pumpkin this year. Family wants a pool and the pool wants 16 feet so I would rather have my family be happy. Sorry guys, going to keep the thread updated with my other plants. I guess I will try next year.
Last picture of her be for she is pulled...
895 Rahe signing out at 5 feet. Better luck next year. Again sorry guys, doesn't mean its the end for my other plants. Just the end for the kin. It was a real learning experience and wow was it an awesome one. I had a lot of fun while it lasted and I want to thank Mr. Rahe for being so nice and sending me seeds and everyone else who has helped me along the way.
Last picture of her be for she is pulled...
895 Rahe signing out at 5 feet. Better luck next year. Again sorry guys, doesn't mean its the end for my other plants. Just the end for the kin. It was a real learning experience and wow was it an awesome one. I had a lot of fun while it lasted and I want to thank Mr. Rahe for being so nice and sending me seeds and everyone else who has helped me along the way.
What other varieties would you like to try?
Yeah with temps being 100 almost daily wasn't sure if it would survive anyways. Also I don't know if I would have survived without a pool lol
Yeah with temps being 100 almost daily wasn't sure if it would survive anyways. Also I don't know if I would have survived without a pool lol
Wish I had seeds for those. Interested in growing any other giants?
thats a shame! Personally I'd just go to the beach, but you may not have a beach near you!
Haven't been to a beach in years, last one I went to was in Mexico, Rocky Point. Got to see my first jellyfish, was swimming and the thing came within inches. Plus a boat pirate boat ride, we saw seals, dolphins, whales. First time I had ever seen those animals in person.That was exciting. Hey maybe I can buy some toys for the pool, it would give it that ocean feel...lol
Gosh you're making me want to plan a trip!!! Pool it is for now, couple thousand dollars cheaper!
Gosh you're making me want to plan a trip!!! Pool it is for now, couple thousand dollars cheaper!
Just googled arizona, doesnt look like there is any beach near you! Better get a pool!
Any giant tomatoes, etc?
Just wondering as I have a few hundred seeds left.
Just wondering as I have a few hundred seeds left.
I've never had good luck with large tomatoes. My Beefsteaks usually start to rot or get eaten by bugs before ripening.
My second pumpkin is bigger than the first one. I spent some time today looking for a standard size sphere, such as a basketball. Couldn't find one, but I have lots of 2 liter bottles for size comparison.
The Second Pumpkin
The largest of the Pink Bananas
My second pumpkin is bigger than the first one. I spent some time today looking for a standard size sphere, such as a basketball. Couldn't find one, but I have lots of 2 liter bottles for size comparison.
The Second Pumpkin
The largest of the Pink Bananas
That pink banana looks like it might split! 
4.5 Evans tomato.
Picture was taken about a week ago, it is about twice the size already. Hopefully I can get it to fruit. I want to save seeds, super aggressive plant. My favorite plant so far, the 8.41 is sluggish and doesn't look good.
Picture was taken about a week ago, it is about twice the size already. Hopefully I can get it to fruit. I want to save seeds, super aggressive plant. My favorite plant so far, the 8.41 is sluggish and doesn't look good.
The pumpkin has grown about 50% in the last four days. On Saturday, I removed a few small and rotting pink bananas. I still have five fruits that are larger than a 2 liter bottle. I also removed the first pumpkin. It seemed to have stopped growing at about baseball size.
Here is the pumpkin, it is approaching basketball size.
Here is the pumpkin, it is approaching basketball size.
