The Swamp Great Pumpkin Challenge 2017

[farmertrappe]

Ok everybody leave a little or a lot of space for some pumpkins for the Swamp Great Pumpkin Challenge in your garden. Put'n the dog on, last years run away winner is still enjoying the fruits of his labor (subscription to Trappers Post). So toss some seeds in on the edge of the garden or your compost pile and lets see some Pumpkins.
I just might get some in this year too.

[Brad H.]

My kids are begging me to do this this year so I am definitely in!

[mdtreehugger]

I'm in! And if my pumpkin growing endeavor fails I know how to bribe the judge.

[nytrapper23]

I'm in , if I can plant some in between the rain drops?

[Gomer746]

Not a pumpkin, but I got my mini cantaloupes in the dirt already.

[farmertrappe]

Disked up a nice spot and hope to spread some manure and till it in this weekend. I have seeds from last year i'll give a try.

[put'n the dog on]

I'm I again. I am certainly still enjoying the fruits. Until I had to move them from the front yard at the end of fall. Had to cut them up with an axe just to move them. I didn't get any started early this year unfortunately. A bathroom remodel kept me from stating any seeds this year. Maybe I'll try to get some in the ground tomorrow before the rain all week.

Good luck everyone.

[lawoods31]

Hi I'd love to get in on the pumpkin challenge I'm new and don't know how to send em to u or the rules for it y'all please help me out! Thank u god bless

[Brad H.]

Jun 13, 2017 10:28:11 GMT -5 lawoods31 said:

Hi I'd love to get in on the pumpkin challenge I'm new and don't know how to send em to u or the rules for it y'all please help me out! Thank u god bless

He lawoods31! First of all welcome!

As far as the rules go, simply grow the biggest pumpkin that you can. At the end of the summer we will compare pictures and decide who the winner might be. Chances are there is a prize for the winner!

[farmertrappe]

Got my seeds in the ground this past weekend. Need some rain to get the process started.

[lawoods31]

Cool thanks can't wait to get started all we been getting is rain here for two weeks need some sun too lol

[nytrapper23]

Looking good so far .

[mdtreehugger]

If i can keep the squash bugs and cucumber beetles at bay I just might get lucky and get a couple pumpkins

[farmertrappe]

I spent a lot of time in the Pumpkin patch this weekend.Attachment Deleted

[farmertrappe]

I got about half of the plants weeded, mulched and watered. Tonight will be a short season, I'm Whopped.

[farmertrappe]

Man a long weekend in the Pumpkin Patch Whooped my butt yesterday. I did clean up and mulch another dozen or so plants to finish a row last eve. Raining now, so everyone gets a good drink. Spray for Powdery Mildew next.

[farmertrappe]

Anyone got any Blossoms yet?

[nytrapper23]

Got little pumpkins here , can't post any pics ?

[Brad H.]

Nothing here yet, but I weeded, watered, and fertilized yesterday, so hopefully a warm week will kick things into gear.

[nytrapper23]

Here we go.

[Brad H.]

Jul 11, 2017 10:57:53 GMT -5 nytrapper23 said:

Here we go.

Dang! I'm way behind. I'm embarrassed to show you what mine look like right now...

[nytrapper23]

Lol, as you can see that's about the only thing growing in my garden!

[tkfurs]

I didn't put a single plant in this year, first time in 30 years that I don't have a garden, feels kind of odd, but I've been able to fish more, so there is a plus side.

[farmertrappe]

Wade is leading the pack right now. I put down about 100 gallons of water last eve while Hydrating myself also. Need to give the rest of the patch a drink tonight.

[farmertrappe]

Attachment Deleted Plants got a good drink of water yesterday afternoon, also got a good blowing around. Tons of blooms today and pumpkins starting.

[put'n the dog on]

Dang lookin good guys. I'm sad to say that my seeds are just starting to sprout. I got a horrible start this year. No plants started early and no seeds in the ground til 4th of july weekend. I'm ashamed of myself.

[nytrapper23]

I picked 6 radishes today , first thing from the garden . How sad!

But these guys are doing good.

[Brad H.]

My pumpkins are just blooming right now, so it looks like I'm about 2-3 weeks behind you wade. Hopefully we have two more weeks of warm weather than what you have so I have a chance to catch up!

[farmertrappe]

Attachment Deleted I have hundreds of blooms. I'm starting to find lots of pumpkins and even some of the Casper white pumpkins.

[farmertrappe]

Attachment Deleted Storms have been blowing thru every eve for three days, pumpkin plants have taken a slight beaten from the wind. But 2.5 inches of rain have made my life a little easier the last few eves.
I have sprayed for powdery mildew and for bugs twice so far.