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2006 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Results

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Another excellent turn out for the 2006 Windsor-West Hants Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off, which took place in Windsor,Nova Scotia, October 2st.
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The 1st place entry, came from the Province of Quebec. The Giant Pumpkin grown by Todd Kline from Shawville,QC. weighed in at 1209 lbs.
(548 kgs).
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2nd place went to Eddy Shaw, of Charlottetown, PEI. His entry weighed 1181 lbs(536 kgs)
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The 3rd place winner,grown by Donna Hebb of Bridgewater, NS. weighed in at 1075 lbs. (488 kgs)
   
A new world record was set again this year, with a 1502 lbs (681 kgs) entry. It was grown by Ron Wallace of Rhode Island.
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Click Here for the 2005 results.

Click Here for the 2004 results.

Click Here for the 2003 results.

The 2002 world record holder was held by Charlie Houghton of New Hamphire, whose giant pumpkin entry weighed 1337.7 lbs (606.7 kgs) .
A Primer:
On How To Grow A Giant Pumpkin
Growing a giant pumpkin can be a great learning experience, and certainly an enjoyable one. For thousands of backyard gardeners, competing for the heaviest pumpkin (or a heavier one than last year's) always figures in the fun and excitement of this ever growing summer activity. Each year, more and more pumpkin festivals are being held, where the official weigh-off of giant pumpkins takes place. I'm sure you have one in your area where you can register your entry. Check it out.

In this article "A Primer: On How To Grow A Giant Pumpkin" by Maurice Cornect,Sr. a list of the basic requirements is given, and information on growing a giant pumpkin broken down into 5 basic stages.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
  • Garden growing area for a single plant of approximately 25ft x 25ft, located in a sunny sheltered area. (You may plant several seeds,then when the seedlings have well established true leaves, keep the one you guess the healthiest and remove the others.)
  • Fertile well cultivated soil, with pH of between 6.5 and 6.8 (add sulfur to lower the pH add lime to raise it).
  • Temperature of between 60-80 degrees,(ideal germination
    temperature is between 75-85 degrees)
  • Good giant pumpkin seeds, such as Dill's Atlantic Giant.
  • The appropriate water-soluble fertilizer. Three different formulations should be used, one stressing phosphorus for root growth such as 15-30-15, one with more nitrogen for leaf growth and more balanced such as 20-20-20, and one stressing potassium such as 15-10-30 for fruit growth.
  • Access to a good water supply.
  • Some sort of enclosure such as a cold frame or clear plastic (polyethylene) mini-greenhouse. This will help to elevate the daytime temperature, and provide some protection from the night time chill. This protection is vital during the first 15-20 days.
  • Some sort of windbreak, especially important during the seedling growth period.

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