Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 9 Entries. Thursday, April 10 View Page I had a soil test done in 2009. The soil was terrible. I knew it would take a few years to get the soil some what close. I feel good about the soil so I sent a sample in today. Monday, April 28 View Page Have selected six seeds to start germination in the second week of May. Only the two best growers will make the cut. 1985 Miller...2009 Wallace...1874.5 Mathison...2032 Mathison...and two of my own the 1121 est. Williamson 1789 X self Monday, May 5 View Page all seeds are in the germination chamber. Using the wet paper towel in a plastic bag method. I know I'm 3 to 4 weeks behind everyone else. Wednesday, May 7 View Page the 1874.5 Mathison was the first to pop a root (48 hours). Wednesday, May 7 View Page The 2032 Mathison,2009 Wallace, 1985 Miller in 54 hours have started to root. I really like the plastic bag and damp paper towel technique. AT 85 deg.F Sunday, May 25 View Page plants are in the ground as of today. Wednesday, September 3 View Page Here's my only pumpkin off the 2032 Mattison x self. I'm fighting to hold it together. Thursday, September 18 View Page This has been a terrible year to grow anything in my area. heavy rains, super strong winds,cool temps. But at lease it looks like I'll have a pumpkin for the weight offs. fingers crossed! Saturday, October 11 View Page 1095 pounds, went over a 100 lbs. light. It was a fun year and got to meet some very nice people at the weight-off.