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Aside from harvest time, pumpkin pollination is the best time of the year. So, put on the romantic music. It’s baby-making time in the pumpkin patch. And oh, what a lovely time it is! It’s an amorous time out in your garden. But, watch out! Growers report that this amorous mood is contagious. Perhaps, you should warn your spouse before you head out into the garden!
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Today’s Quote: Bring us your tired, your poor, your pumpkin growers.
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Find information and articles on how to grow from preparing the garden and planting seeds to harvesting and storage. There’s more in-depth growing information than any other source, online or off. So, armed with this in-depth how-to-grow guide, you’re ready to have a record-setting gardening season. 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.
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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! And, while you’re at it, send along your favorite recipe to add to the collection. Of course, we will give you proper credit and recognition. Grab one of our recipes now.
Holiday Connections
Our beloved orange orb is a part of many holidays. They take centerstage and glow with pride on your front porch on Halloween Night. Then, we use them for decorating for Thanksgiving. And, we enjoy them on the dessert tray. But, that’s not all. There are several other pumpkin-themed holidays, too. Find all of the Pumpkin Holidays.
Your rich garden soil and the granular fertilizer you apply helps your young plants to grow vigorously and strong. Additionally, you can foliar feed the plants, too. First, mix a light application of liquid fertilizer. Then, generously water the leaves. Very quickly, you will notice the difference. The leaves turn a darker, healthier green. Use liquid fertilizer on a regular basis. Without a doubt, you’ll be glad that you did! More on foliar feeding your plants.
Indeed, we want you to have the most productive pumpkin patch possible. And with these pollination facts and tips, you’ll be the envy of all your gardening buddies.
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Right now, all of our attention is on pumpkin pollination to get healthy, fast-growing fruit on the vine. But, it is not too early to be thinking and marking your calendars to attend fall festivals and giant pumpkin weigh-offs. They are a lot of fun, with plenty of things to do for every age group. Therefore, to help you in your planning, we have updated our festival list. Find a Festival near you.
July Garden Tips – from The Gardener’s Network, where every day is a gardening day!
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 fruit to produce the biggest pumpkins you've ever seen. Also, in July you need to be diligent and guard against insects and plant disease, especially powdery mildew.
First and foremost, keep your patch well watered.
Turn over a spadeful of soil. Is it moist down several inches? Great! More on watering pumpkins.
Add a layer of compost.
This feeds the plant, helps to retain soil moisture, and helps to keep weeds down, too.
Big pumpkins have big appetites.
Use regular applications of fertilizer. Accoirdingly, we emphasize the word "regular". More on fertilizers.
Tender loving care.
Maintain the health of your plants. Keep a vigilant eye for insect problems and plant disease. Then, apply insecticides and fungicides before problems arise.
Cover the vines with garden soil.
This promotes secondary root growth. And it results in much bigger fruit.
How to grow pumpkins.
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Today’s Quiz question: They come in many colors. Consider which colors are pumpkin colors. Do you know?
A. Orange
B. White
C. Blue
D. Green
E. Red
F. Yellow
Growing them is fun. Without a doubt, they are much more fun to grow than any other fruit or vegetable. And, like other gardening activities, researchers tell us that growing them is therapeutic, too. And, eating them is healthy for you. So, add a little pumpkin to your diet all year long.
More on Pumpkins and Your Health
Also, see a plethora of recipes in Pumpkin Nook’s Cookbook
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There are many opportunities to celebrate our love of gardening. So, check out the many days you can celebrate your hobby. And, don’t miss any of them!
Garden Holidays – Without a doubt, you can enjoy dozens of holidays celebrating the world of gardening.
Pumpkin Holidays – And, you probably thought Halloween was the only time to celebrate them. Surprise, surprise.
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. And, it's pretty common, too. 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 are many festivals and weigh-off sites all over the U.S., and Canada. And, many others around the world. Find one near you
