Alis girls Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I picked one today the size of a football as it was slightly rotten on one side and hacked out what I could. real failure this yr and on well fed soil too. Anywone else having failure in this department or will we see pics of mammoth pumpkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 you just might see pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 My one & only pumpkin was doing brilliantly & the size of a tennis ball,but then it got slugged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 I feared there would be pics - gnashing of teeth heard. I am thinking Lesley - she grew some fantastic pumpkins and courgettes and other gourds last yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Bit worried as my squash are really small and not sure if will grow enough and ripen before the winter arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Having a whole load of pumpkin squash related problems here! Normally they have done really well for me! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 we also have had a lot of rot here, and mine were doing so very well too. have given up and composted them, before we have any serious problems Have never had troubles before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Fingers crossed I have my first pumpkin ever It's just turning orange but is quite small. I've elevated it so am hoping it won't rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 i am waiting for someone to post pics of their wonderful pumplkins - be warned I am not a woman to be crossed when things go ape on my allotment - you will hear the scream Some yrs back I had a shed full of the things - I think I have lost the touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I only picked mine this morning and I've still got to recharge the camera I'll take some photos next Saturday as I'm doing a display at Hanbury Hall's apple day and my pumpkins and squashes will be part of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 None of mine are bigger than tennis balls yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Mine's not big, there's a pic on my blog. Silly question, do I wait until it is completely orange before picking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Mine's not big, there's a pic on my blog. Silly question, do I wait until it is completely orange before picking it? if possible yes that way the seeds stand a better chance of growing next year when you cut it cut the stem as close to the leaf as you can the put it somewere dry to finnish ripening for a week or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thank you! It's nearly orange all over now, hopefully I can harvest it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Its def not a good year for pumpkin/squashes. I normally grow Crown Prince which is a good allrounder. Great for roasting and soups. Usually by now they are of a good size and quantity but not this year For a bit of fun I have tried to grow some giant pumpkins for the first time. The results are a 50 and 52 pound pumpkin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 For a bit of fun I have tried to grow some giant pumpkins for the first time. The results are a 50 and 52 pound pumpkin. Wow Wouldn't mind seeing pics of those! Now I have pumpkin envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Sorry no photos of the giant pumpkins. I''d should have taken a few shots of them before I donated them to two charity Harvest Auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Well done - dont know how you;ve done it - as said mine have an absolute disaster. rotted or nibbled thro. very fed up as I love a good pumpkin soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 as promised photo's of my pumpkin,squashies and courgettes at yesturdays Apple day at Hanbury Hall all mine were grown without added water if it did rain they didn't get watered a few that were grown by plot holders on the alottments pumpkins and marrows at the Sandwell Show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Well done. What a splendid display of produce. I also only water my pumpkins until the plants are establised. This year because I was attempting to grow some giants I did give them a weekly feed. I sprinkle a few slug pellets around (organic society approved ones) when the plants are young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'd be happy with just one of those! They're amazing, a lovely display I've got two pumpkin plants. One got a bit chewed by a broody hen & her chicks but the other one is attempting to reach the other end of the garden. It must be around 15ft by now at least. It's still flowering, it's got lots of little pumpkins growing on it, but should I try to curtail it's spread down the garden in the hope it puts more effort into growing the pumpkins on it already or should I just leave it to do whatever it likes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 this late in the season I'd stop about a leaf or two past the best pumpkin and see what happens if nothing else the chucks can have them as a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Harvested my crop this morning. The Crown Prince (bluey coloured ones) are much smaller and fewer than usual . Heard a spokeperson for the RHS on radio 4 this morning saying that due to weather conditions decent size pumpkins for Halloween are going to be in short supply. So you have been warned. Up the security on your pumpkin patch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 you've got a very good crop there. crown prince still look a good size through it wasn't the cold that did for pumpkins and squashes around my way it was the long dry hot windy year we had in this area. my plot as been and still is bone dry as quick as the water goes in the wind removes it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'm lucky. The owner of the field adjacent to my house (in exchange for a few pumkins) allows me to grow them on the manure heap I only water them until they are established and then they have to fend for themselves. As I can't be bothered to climb over a five bar gate with a full watering can. This year I did give them a weekly feed as I was trying to grow a big un but normally I dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
