tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post678595210858642544..comments2024-01-11T14:14:53.474-07:00Comments on Giant Pumpkin Growing Tips From The Pumpkin Man: Giant Pumpkin Growing Tips; Making Adjustments as You GoJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608113960894125871noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-60609212175499037142013-07-15T13:33:15.213-06:002013-07-15T13:33:15.213-06:00You should start seeing some descent growth in the...You should start seeing some descent growth in the next week. There isn't any male fruit. The female flowers have a little pumpkin at the bottom of the flower petals.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608113960894125871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-81207555876403566762013-07-15T13:05:21.095-06:002013-07-15T13:05:21.095-06:00They are 10-14 days old. I expect they will start ...They are 10-14 days old. I expect they will start to get big in next few days. How do I tell the difference between male and female fruit?<br />This is my first try at growing giant pumpkins. Part of a local hardware store's friendly competition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-30651900146642566472013-07-15T12:45:53.731-06:002013-07-15T12:45:53.731-06:00For about the first two weeks the pumpkin usually ...For about the first two weeks the pumpkin usually grows very slow. On about week three it tends to take off. How old is your fruit? Taking off the flowers isn't a bad idea but isn't absoluteness necessary. I wouldn't be digging into the plant to remove them because you may damage the plant while walking around in it. Once you know your fruit is set (after 10+ days) and you know you want to go with the fruit then starting ripping the other female pumpkins on the vines so all of the energy goes to your pumpkin.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608113960894125871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-81632571966177100372013-07-15T12:17:06.704-06:002013-07-15T12:17:06.704-06:00I have a good salad and good roots but my fruit is...I have a good salad and good roots but my fruit is not growing very fast.<br />What is the proper method to terminate all of the new blossoms and small fruit growing on the rest of the plant?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-24055138823794748892013-07-15T10:36:39.591-06:002013-07-15T10:36:39.591-06:00Thanks Erik. In about 7 days things will start ge...Thanks Erik. In about 7 days things will start getting fun with the really big gains. Hope things are going great for you!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608113960894125871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676860552207743709.post-73755853909042120182013-07-15T10:33:21.584-06:002013-07-15T10:33:21.584-06:00Pumpkins looking good Jamie!
Lakewood ErikPumpkins looking good Jamie!<br />Lakewood ErikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com