giant pumpkins here we come
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hello all,well ive just finished rotovating the plots today.wev'e certainly got a late spring this year but thats no problem to growing pumpkins.i didn't intend sowing anything until the 3rd week of april anyway. that will be the first sowing of seeds,followed up by another 2 sowings 2 weeks apart to act as back up plants.i will keep a weekly diary as to what im doing with my plants so as to keep everyone informed.dont forget any problems drop me an email or pm and i will do my best to help out.good luck everyone
Peter,
I'm a teeny bit concerned, having listened to Gardeners Question Time and hearing that to grow giants one needs an area the size of 'your average living-room'
I mean, I could give it that much space, but then I won't be able to grow much else! I've read the blurb you sent with the seeds and it seems that the vines could get up to 24 ft.long. Will I be able to 'train' them in the direction I want at all or is my entire plot going to be engulfed? Thanks in advance for your helpful advice I hope!
I'm a teeny bit concerned, having listened to Gardeners Question Time and hearing that to grow giants one needs an area the size of 'your average living-room'
I mean, I could give it that much space, but then I won't be able to grow much else! I've read the blurb you sent with the seeds and it seems that the vines could get up to 24 ft.long. Will I be able to 'train' them in the direction I want at all or is my entire plot going to be engulfed? Thanks in advance for your helpful advice I hope!
Jude
There are more questions than answers.
There are more questions than answers.
Hi Jude
They do take up a lot of space. I'm growing mine in old, large, square bags that large amounts of top soil/aggragate gets delivered in to building sites. I am putting these between my shed and greenhouse and, hopefully, the vines will grow straight down the path by the spuds.
This way I don't take up any extra space in the ground. That's the theory anyway. If it turns out like that i'll be surprised to say the least
They do take up a lot of space. I'm growing mine in old, large, square bags that large amounts of top soil/aggragate gets delivered in to building sites. I am putting these between my shed and greenhouse and, hopefully, the vines will grow straight down the path by the spuds.
This way I don't take up any extra space in the ground. That's the theory anyway. If it turns out like that i'll be surprised to say the least
Lots of love
Lizzie
Lizzie
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Peter,
mine are now in pots in the heated greenhouse being pampered even more than Mrs Piglet is.
mine are now in pots in the heated greenhouse being pampered even more than Mrs Piglet is.
Kindest regards Piglet
"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind".
"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind".
jude dont worry,they require a lot of vine pruning to keep them in check,as a general rule after the first seed leaves you get one true leaf.the main vine will go in the opposite direction to the true leaf so with small canes you can steer the vine wherever you want it to go.the more space you give them the better but dont be afraid to keep them in check good luck 
hi everyone,not long now here's a link to growing these big uns.dont be afraid to ask questions wer'e all still learning.if there's any late commers we still have a few spare seeds left.good luck peter http://bigpumpkins.com/Default.asp
http://bigpumpkins.com/Default.aspwell,ive got 7 seedlings through in the gh and they are really needing to go in their beds now.but according to netweather we could be in line for a ground frost up here on saturday night.my way of thinking is to plant out half of the seedlings tomorrow and protect with fleece.if it does get that cold and i lose some or they take a hard check,im still going to have some back ups.anyone living further south with a more forgiving climate,i would say go for it some day this week.dont forget your main fruiting vine will grow away opposite to you first true leaf.take this into consideration when you plant out.good luck all peterf 
peterf wrote:well,ive got 7 seedlings through in the gh and they are really needing to go in their beds now.but according to netweather we could be in line for a ground frost up here on saturday night.my way of thinking is to plant out half of the seedlings tomorrow and protect with fleece.if it does get that cold and i lose some or they take a hard check,im still going to have some back ups.anyone living further south with a more forgiving climate,i would say go for it some day this week.dont forget your main fruiting vine will grow away opposite to you first true leaf.take this into consideration when you plant out.good luck all peterf
bloody hell how am i gunna plant out half of 7 seedlings
Ok Peeps
I'm a happy bunny cos out i've got 4 germinated seeds in the gh and, so far they look good uns. They are the only plants, so far, that the bloody slugs haven't had a nibble at.
Will plant out at the end of the month as we can still have frost here so will play safe. I've found that the large, blue Ikea bags are just the right size for planting. Plus, they're porous so are good for drainage.
Not sure if it will all work but i'm up for a challange. I'll have a bash
I'm a happy bunny cos out i've got 4 germinated seeds in the gh and, so far they look good uns. They are the only plants, so far, that the bloody slugs haven't had a nibble at.
Will plant out at the end of the month as we can still have frost here so will play safe. I've found that the large, blue Ikea bags are just the right size for planting. Plus, they're porous so are good for drainage.
Not sure if it will all work but i'm up for a challange. I'll have a bash
Lots of love
Lizzie
Lizzie