Welcome, fellow garden enthusiasts! Let’s go over some tips for growing pumpkins! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of pumpkin plant cultivation, unraveling the mysteries, and sharing the keys to growing a thriving pumpkin plant right in your own backyard. My focus is on Atlantic Giant Pumpkins; however, the strategies can be used for […]
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to know what fertilizer to use in your garden? What about your giant pumpkin patch? I am going to share some of the amendments I use in my giant pumpkin patch. These include fertilizers and other types of amendments that can be used in any vegetable garden. I am not going to give you recommendations
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Really, how can a giant pumpkin write an autobiography? It isn’t possible. True, pumpkins can’t write, and it takes some creative thinking to pretend they can. Giant pumpkins can do things humans can’t. They can grow more than 50 pounds (ca. 23 kg) a day. For fun, this autobiography is written by Hue, the pretty
Many of you may be growing big pumpkins in the heat. My pumpkin patch is in Lodi, California. Lodi is part of the Central Valley, where fruits and vegetables flourish due to the excellent climate and soils. However, the intense heat that is suitable for some fruits and vegetables can be tough on pumpkins. Pumpkins do
Curious about cultivating a colossal 2,000-pound pumpkin? Whether you’re aiming to introduce an Atlantic Giant Pumpkin to your garden this year, delve into the secrets of giant gourd growth right here. In this short guide, I’ll cover everything from choosing the right location to harvesting your pumpkins. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just
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I decided to plant a bright orange pumpkin in 2023. Not just an orange pumpkin, but a bright orange beaut. My largest pumpkin ever grown was a 1,117 pound white pancake in 2020. That was fun, and it was the pandemic so that pumpkin was aptly named Pan. I have grown several other pumpkins around
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Atlantic giant pumpkin seed auction results are in! A total of 34 auctions took place on BigPumpkins.com between December 16, 2022, and February 26, 2023. At the time of this writing, there are three auctions remaining. While auctions are a primary way to fundraise and to acquire seeds, they are not the most inexpensive method!
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Germinating giant pumpkin seeds is not a difficult task, and high success rates can be achieved as long as basic criteria are met. It is important to control temperature, moisture levels, and timing. However, there are some subtle differences between the various techniques used to germinate seeds. To find their ideal method, one must experiment
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Almost everyone has seen pictures of giant pumpkins, and many people want to learn how to grow giant pumpkins. Growing a giant pumpkin is not as difficult as it may seem, but there are some things that you need to know in order to be successful. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics
Step into the world of autumnal abundance as we explore the captivating realm of pumpkin cultivation – a beloved fall crop that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds an element of joy to your gardening experience. If you would like to know how to grow giants in your garden this year, you’re
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