Friendly Pumpkin Contest

Welcome to the first post of the curcio/spain pumkin blog.
My friend Reed Curcio and I have a friendly contest going on
to see which one of us can bring the largest pumpkin to our fair.
That's the South Eastern Washington Fair & Rodeo held on Labor Day, in Walla Walla Washington.

I do not have a vast amount of experience growing the huge pumpkins.
My personal best of a wimpy 86 lbs. was last year.
My goal this year is to grow one in the 200 lb. category.

My friend Reed on the other hand has tons of experience, really.
He's been a farmer his whole life, and has grown very large pumpkins.
I know I have a tough contest ahead, but I am confident that I can give Reed a run for the title
of the largest pumpkin from Frog Hollow.

I'm attaching the first photos of my best plant so far.
I hope my friend Reed will post his pictures and comments also.

All family members are welcome to post encouragement, especially to me.
I'll need all the help I can get.

also posting a picture of my upside down tomatoes.

Remember Reed NO rabbit's, and good luck.