Growing a giant pumpkin takes a giant time commitment. Why do growers put in so much effort for something that’s vulnerable ...
Growing a garden comes naturally to Dawson, whose home and pumpkin patch used to belong to his late grandparents, John and ...
What growers in clubs that are sanctioned by Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, the governing body of pumpkin-weighing, do across ...
There was something special about the seed. He called the strain Dill’s Atlantic Giant. That was the start of modern competitive pumpkin growing. After all, seeds are the heart of the pumpkin game.
To grow a truly giant pumpkin it’s very important to start off with the right seed. Good genetics is vital if you’re trying to end up with a potential prize winner. The seed to have is from an ...
and not every giant pumpkin makes a seaworthy squash. We asked Gary Kristensen of Happy Valley, who’s won the growers race four times in a row, for his gourd-growing guidance. The mammoth cultivar you ...
Jeff Warner from Aidie Creek Gardens in the northern Ontario community of Englehart has a passion for growing big pumpkins ...
If you want to join the big pumpkin club and flaunt a giant crop, Dill's Atlantic is the sure way to do it. One of the most exciting things about growing these pumpkins is the sense of community ...
ENON VALLEY, Pa. — In the valley of giants, pumpkins heavier than grand pianos rest atop cushioned pallets waiting to be ...
Maybe you want to grow your own to make pumpkin pies, butter ... If you're tempted to choose seeds from a humongous variety, like Dill's Atlantic Giant, make sure you've got space to spare (and then ...
it may be better to settle for types such as 'Atlantic Giant', 'Big Max', or 'Prizewinner'. You can get Pumpkin 'Big Max' seeds from True Leaf Market that can grow into pumpkins weighing over 100 lbs.