FW: Opportunity - $1,500 Prize, Trophy & Fame : Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar
From: Doug Cattani Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:38 PM To: Emily Wolverton Emily.Wolverton@umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: Opportunity - $1,500 Prize, Trophy & Fame : Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar
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From: Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.camailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>
Opportunity - $1,500 Prize, Trophy & Fame : Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar The Manitoba Giant Growers Association is hosting a FREE seminar on How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin. This event is a great opportunity for those interested in growing a giant pumpkin of any size - particularly over 1,000 pounds.
This seminar will occur on Saturday, March 25th from 1-3 PM at the Carman Legion Hall (28 First St. N. W., Carman, MB). Growers are encouraged to take their giant pumpkin to the 33rd annual Roland Pumpkin Fair in October. Various prizes and awards will be up for grabs, with the first place winner for heaviest pumpkin receiving $1,500, a plaque, media recognition, and their name being engraved on the Edgar Van Wyck Trophy.
Note: A backyard city garden can easily provide adequate space. A 20 x 20 ft. plot easily provides enough plant space to yield a 1000 lb. + pumpkin.
Free seeds with proven genetics will be available (limited quantity), as well as coffee and snacks.
Below is a list of the current records for the heaviest pumpkin. Which record(s) will you be breaking???
Manitoban Record: 1660.5 pounds Canadian Record: 2537.0 pounds Word Record: 2702.9 pounds (Italy)
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Emily Wolverton