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I am very new to this. How do I get started growing a huge pumpkin?

10/23/2012 1:28:48 PM

Germany

1) Read this (this article contains heaps of great info to make you aware of various things you might wish to consider in your first year):

http://how2growags.blogspot.de/p/beginners-guide-to-growing-giant_892.html#What%20do%20I%20need%20to%20grow%20a%20Giant%20Pumpkin|outline

2) Ask Fred for seeds (you will find his seed offer right next under your entry on the message board in the seed exchange section).

10/23/2012 1:35:30 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I read that at the beginning of the year, really, really helpful!!!!!!

10/23/2012 2:40:17 PM

Minnesota

Good seeds with good genetics, soil, have soil tested, sun, luck. Finding someone who grows so you can visit there patch.

10/23/2012 5:03:55 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

start now by preparing your growing area for next year make sure you get all day sun and have a large enough area depending on how many plants you will have do not over-whelm yourself by trying to grow too many plants, plan on adding cow manure and shredded leaves maple is preferred get a soil test done as well, ask for seeds plenty of helpful folks out here, read up and get ready. find a local club if possible to join.
i will have seeds available in a few weeks if you are interested?

Glenn

10/23/2012 8:27:21 PM

Meadville, PA

Meadville? Email me. ron15128 at live dot com

10/23/2012 9:35:46 PM