End of Season Wrap Up 2019
What went well for me and what didn’t in the 2019 giant pumpkin growing season? I list down everything I can think of to help me prepare for next season and hopefully help you with ideas about your giant pumpkin growing in the future.
Gisborne Road Trip 2019
We went down to Gisborne to see pumpkins, things didn’t work out as planned. We had a great time and saw one pumpkin, find out what happened and how our trip went.
Te Kowhai School Harvest Festival 2019
I went along and judged the Te Kowhai School Harvest Festival Pumpkins recently, a tough job with so many awesome creations.
Jerry is Set Free
Some of the vines were soft and rotting, leading up the stem which had a soft spot. I decided to cut Jerry from the vine. Hopefully it will last until the Carnival.
Kumeu A&P Show 2019 Giant Pumpkins
We went to the 2019 Kumeu A&P show to check out their pumpkins. We met the Prime Minister and much more.
New South African Giant Pumpkin Record 613kg
The South African giant pumpkin record was smashed recently, find out by just how much.
Busy Organising Stuff
It seems like ages since I updated. I’ve been busy, really busy, you’ll have to read more to find out with what.
Giant Pumpkin Events 2019 – The List
Want to know what giant pumpkin events to take your giant pumpkin to? I’ve put together the giant pumpkin events 2019 list.
Tim’s Blossom End Split
NZ Record Holder Tim Harris had an unwanted split occur in the blossom end of his largest pumpkin. I went to check it out, and find out what was happening in his patch.
Dealing with a Potential Soft Blossom End
This week I dealt with a soft blossom end on the pumpkin, and got my hands on a new type of mouse trap.
