On the packet it said 'Giant Cinderella Pumpkin', so I was expecting the business.
I'd planned to hollow it out to make a two-roomed cottage; a little place to retreat to if times became hard. But what I got was hardly big enough for a mouse sized thunder-box.
I suppose, had I watered it throughout the long dry Summer I would have needed a fork-lift-truck to bring it back to the house, but I neglected it. I shan't bother again.
Poor Cinders wouldn't have got very far in this pathetic job; Pumpkin soup anyone?
I suppose, had I watered it throughout the long dry Summer I would have needed a fork-lift-truck to bring it back to the house, but I neglected it. I shan't bother again.
Poor Cinders wouldn't have got very far in this pathetic job; Pumpkin soup anyone?
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An acquaintance of mine grew two over 1000 lb. pumpkins. They both had names (one was Henrietta, the other I forget, but had an equal number of letters) and they took constant attention. I don't know about you, but I have better things to do with my time.
Your pumpkin is a nice representation of what a pumpkin should look
like. I am sure you will find something delicious to make from it.
Let's hope that underneath the red exterior it is an edible pumpkin.
Unfortunately it's also very light (in weight). Opening it up may prove even more disappointing!
I have never attempted to grow a proper pumpkin but this year has been a bad one for squashes etc. I only got two out of all those I planted and they were spaghetti squashes, which taste awful, so like you, I won't be bothering again.
I normally only grow Butternut Squashes. Even if the above grown HUGE; what would I have done with it all?
Are you quite certain that you haven't just cross-bred an onion with a pomegranate?
you have been polishing it mr cro!1
Never mind Cro, that colour is absolutely stunning!
We had two of these from a friend...they weighed about 45 pounds each and the sheep loved them! They had few seeds though (the part they like best). Yours is quite lovely.
Slice it up, pour honey over the pieces and roast them. They'll make a delicious snack.
I think it's quite beautiful...
Here's an idea Cro....dry the seeds and send us each two (one to grow and one to go). We'll post pictures of how well we do. A 'gourd-a-thon' if you will.
I like the idea. Pumpkins of the world unite!
Squash as abodes? Highly overated. Eat the sucker.
Love this idea!
mine turned out to be gourds!! very pretty but no good for soup!
Growing a proper giant pumpkin takes not so much time as it does preparation. That is the soil needs lots of goodies added to it and yes one needs to do a bit of watering. I love the red.
Still a fine looking specimen. The seeds are yummy eating, and i've got a recipe for pumpkin squares (calls for the tinned variety of pumpkin, but fresh would be divine).
Besides, easier to carry this way.
Fine looking thing....and now I really really want some pumpkin pie......
I'd love a seed! Unfortunately, belatedly, New Zealand doesn't like plant and animal material to slip in without a biosecurity hazard check. Was it a 'hubbard squash'? Did it have any other name? The colour is absolutely wonderful.
Ah but tis a beeyoootiful pumpkin! What a gorgeous colour! (See - typically girlie statement! Sod the practicalities - it's pretty!! ergo that will do!)
That's a very red pumpkin. Beautiful actually. Maybe it's purpose is just in being so pretty.
I wonder if it would 'dry'? I'll leave it in a warm place.
It's lovely to look at. Even if it isn't fit for habitation or consumption, maybe simply being lovely is enough.
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