How to Grow Pumpkins. And, Puttin' on the Pounds!
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How to Grow Information
Find information and articles on how to grow from preparing the garden and planting seeds to harvesting and storage. And, there’s more in-depth growing information than any other source, online or off. How to Grow
Giant Pumpkins
Learn how to grow them to record-setting weights. See and read about the world record weight. And, speaking of world records, there are records for more than just weight. Find an official weigh-off near you. How to Grow Giant, Record-Setting Pumpkins.
The Biggest Collection of Pumpkin Recipes Anywhere
Pick a recipe or two to try from the biggest pumpkin recipe collection anywhere. But, that’s not all. You’ll find Fall and Halloween recipes here, too! Grab one of our recipes now.
Holiday Connections
Pumpkins are a part of many holidays. First, we use this symbol of Fall for decorating indoors and out. Then, they take center stage on your front porch on Halloween Night. We use them for decorating for Thanksgiving. And, we enjoy them on the dessert tray. There are several other pumpkin-themed holidays, too. Find all of the Pumpkin Holidays.
At this early point in the season, growers should focus on the healthy growth of their young plants. A big, healthy root system will fuel and support the development of huge, orange fruit later in the season. To accomplish this, create the ideal growing environment for your plants.
Rich soil, ample amounts of well-rotted compost, and a regular application of fertilizers rich in micro-nutrients provide the fuel your plants need for the stellar growth of these plants. Then, when July arrives, those big, vigorous vines will produce lots of male and female flowers, and the pollination period will begin. But, to get there, the vines need to grow as quickly as possible. The more leaves on the vine, the bigger your fruit will be.
Your rich garden soil and the granular fertilizer you apply help your young plants to grow vigorously and strongly. Additionally, you can apply liquid fertilizer to foliar feed the plants, too. Also, mix a light application of liquid fertilizer and generously water the leaves. Very quickly, you will notice the difference. The plants will grow quick and healthy. And the leaves will turn a healthy, darker green. More on foliar feeding your plants.
Every gardener feels the urge to grow a giant pumpkin at least once in their lives. Those who do are often hooked for life. The challenge is huge. And, so is the reward. While there are many varieties out there, we highly recommend you look for Dill’s Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds. It’s the granddaddy of them all. Of course, it’s important to check out the giant pumpkin growing organizations online. They are the groups that hold giant pumpkin weigh-offs. They can be a great source of seeds that contain great genetics, as well as different and unique seeds. Genetics are very important. The DNA in the seeds offers the characteristics and potential for greatness. So, let’s get growing! More on Growing Giant Pumpkins
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Ask any kid, and he or she will tell you they want a big, big pumpkin. So, you must deliver. Your mission, should you choose to accept it (and you have), is to fuel the growth of your plants to produce the biggest pumpkins you've ever seen. Also, from the very start of the season, you need to be diligent and guard against insects and plant disease, especially powdery mildew.
Keep your patch well watered.
Turn over a spadeful of soil. Is it moist down several inches? Great! More on watering you plants.
Add a layer of compost.
This feeds the plant. And, it helps to retain soil moisture, and helps to keep weeds down.
Big pumpkins have big appetites.
Use regular applications of fertilizer. More on fertilizers.
Tender loving care.
Maintain the health of your plants. Keep a vigilant eye for insect problems and plant disease. Also, apply insecticides and fungicides before problems arise.
Cover the vines with garden soil.
This promotes secondary root growth, and results in much bigger pumpkins.
How to grow pumpkins.
Get more on how to grow pumpkins.
Todays’ Quiz question: Pumpkins come in many colors. So, guess which colors are pumpkin colors?
A. Orange
B. White
C. Blue
D. Green
E. Red
F. Yellow
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Certainly, growing pumpkins is fun. And, like other gardening activities, researchers tell us its therapeutic. Eating them is healthy for you, too. So, add a little pumpkin to your diet all year long.
More on Pumpkins and Your Health
See a plethora of recipes in Pumpkin Nook’s Cookbook
Aside from giant pumpkins, most varieties can be sowed directly into your garden, if you have enough frost free days. Find out more
You are experiencing poor pollination. It's pretty common. Here's how to assure pollination. Find out more
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed well over a ton. There's a lot of other amazing records too. See them
There's many fall festivals and weigh-off sites all over the U.S., and Canada. And, many others around the world. Find one near you
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