tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post5641589416377606853..comments2024-01-11T14:14:53.474-07:00Comments on Giant Pumpkin Growing Tips From The Pumpkin Man: Two of Three Happy Pumpkin PlantsJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608113960894125871noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-86216168906041885302010-05-28T11:58:47.678-06:002010-05-28T11:58:47.678-06:00Good, balanced soil is probably the most important...Good, balanced soil is probably the most important thing followed by good seed. As long as there isn't grower error, 60% of the pumpkins size is determined before the plant is put into the ground. What I mean is if you have a good composted soil then you will be in good shape. What you should add to your soil depends on what is in your soil. Sometimes you don't need to add anything and sometimes you need to add a lot of stuff. Only a soil test can tell you that. The 1161 x 1566 is an interesting cross with some good potential.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608113960894125871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-16548416216885489902010-05-28T10:19:34.184-06:002010-05-28T10:19:34.184-06:00Hi there! I'm pretty new to the big pumpkin s...Hi there! I'm pretty new to the big pumpkin scene, my specialty is chiles! A few years ago I grew a 387 lb pumpkin. I live in Sheridan WY, way north. I have a 1566/1161 rodonis seed cross that germinated today (4 days after planting). I know that it is late, but we've had cold wet spring (as you have I see!) The garden is large and we've been adding compost yearly. I know that I won't get a huge one, but what is the most important element here? I've read with interest the amendments you added. We too add gypsum due to clay soil...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com