Without a doubt, you have arrived at the biggest and best pumpkin website on the planet. As a matter of fact, it’s the biggest and best in the known universe. We are glad you are here. Certainly, you will enjoy the experience and find what you’re looking for.
Here are just some of the in-depth information and fun you will find here:
How to Grow Information
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. 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.
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, too!
Holiday Connections
Pumpkins are a part of many holidays. They take centerstage 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.
Facts and Information
Need information for a homework assignment? Are you preparing a lesson plan for class? Or are you looking for more information about pumpkins just for fun? Find the answers here.
I know you’re excited to start your pumpkin patch. So am I. But, don’t let that excitement cause you to plant them too early in the season. Frost will kill your plants. Cold temperatures can stunt their growth, too. It’s best to wait until the overnight temperatures stay above forty degrees (F). It is critical to resist the temptation to plant them too early in the season. Plant them outdoors, only after all danger of frost has passed. And, plan to cover them up on cold evenings.
In addition to surfing all the online seed-selling sites, contact fellow growers. Contact garden organizations in your area. Most importantly, check out the giant pumpkin growing organizations online, the ones that hold giant weigh-offs. They can be a great source of giant seeds with great genetics, as well as different and unique seeds. Check out giant pumpkin organizations today.
Every grower feels the urge to grow a giant at least once in their lives. Those who try, often are hooked for life. The challenge is huge. While there are many varieties out there, we highly recommend you look for Dill’s Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds, the granddaddy of them all. Check out the giant pumpkin growing organizations online, the ones that hold giant weigh-offs. They can be a great source of seeds with great genetics, as well as different and unique seeds. More on Growing Giant Pumpkins
The Focus right now is about to turn from seed acquisition to seed germination. Will you directly sow seeds into the garden? Or, will you start them indoors? Early starts are best begun indoors, where temperature and soil moisture can be best controlled. For bigger varieties, like the Atlantic Giant, we absolutely encourage you to start your plants indoors. Providing bottom heat with a germination mat is also recommended. It results in faster and more successful seed germination. More on Seed Germination
Test your soil. The very best gardens begin with ideal soil pH and fertilizer. And early May is the perfect time to test your soil. Do this twice: before and after you prepare the garden for the season. See Pumpkin Patch Soil pH.
May 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 when they ripen in the Fall. 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 early May you need to be diligent and guard against damping off disease in cool, damp spring soil. More on Damping Off Disease.
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.
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. Apply insecticides and fungicides before problems arise.
Cover the vines with garden soil.
This promotes secondary root growth, and results in much bigger fruit.
How to grow pumpkins.
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Today’s Quiz question: They come in many colors. Which colors are pumpkin colors?
A. Orange
B. White
C. Blue
D. Green
E. Red
F. Yellow
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Aside from giant varieties, 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 pumpkin records too. See them
There's many festivals and weigh-off sites all over the U.S., and Canada. And, many others around the world. Find one near you
Growing pumpkins is fun. Like other gardening activities, researchers tell us it is therapeutic. And, eating them is healthy for you. Add a little pumpkin to your diet all year long.
More on Pumpkins and Your Health
See a plethora of recipes. Browse the largest collection of pumpkin recipes anywhere! Pumpkin Nook’s Cookbook
