Learn How To Grow Giant Pumpkins Use a soil temperature probe to check your beds before sowing. sow giant pumpkin seeds about 1” deep, or twice the depth of their largest dimension. you should space 2 3 seeds per mound with rows 8 to 10 feet apart. once germinated, select only the strongest seedlings and thin to 1 plant per mound. Water well. pumpkins can start to grow very rapidly as the season progresses, and giant pumpkins can sometimes put on as much as 30 pounds a day (much of it water weight). pumpkins need plenty of water but it's important not to over water them. water when the surface of soil by the center of the plant is dry, and water enough so the soil feels.
юааhow To Growюаб юааgiantюаб юааpumpkinsюаб Gardenerтащs Path юааpumpkinюаб юааgiantюаб юааpumpkinю Once your pumpkins develop blooms you will need to make sure that the blossoms are pollinated. you can let this happen naturally, although many giant pumpkin cultivators prefer to pollinate by hand to ensure that the bloom is pollinated using the best pollen for growing large pumpkins. you will also need to carefully position the vines of each. Till up a 10 foot diameter bed. spread 6 inches of composted manure over the bed and till it in. shape the bed into a low, broad mound and cover it for the winter with a straw mulch. note: if you plan to grow more than one seed, then prepare another mound at least 10 feet apart. also, take a soil test. Make a one inch hole with your finger and lay the seed flat inside. cover with the seed starting mix and water with a spray bottle. keep the soil moist and warm, either by placing the tray in a warm windowsill or by using a heat mat. seedlings should germinate within four to seven days. Growing giant pumpkins from seed. start seeds indoors 3 4 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow when soil temperatures reach 60°f (15°c). plant seeds 1 inch deep, pointed end down. provide warmth (85°f) for germination and 16 18 hours of light daily for seedlings.
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