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TIPS FOR GROWING Giantess PUMPKINS
Many of the principles of growing giant pumpkins petition to normal pumpkins, too. And unlike the giants, the utter fruits make for a delicious pie.
BOOKS: Integrity texts for the novice include "The Perfect Pumpkin," by Gail Damerow, and "The Compleat Squash: A Temperamental Grower's Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes and Gourds," by Amy Goldman.
Waste matter: Pick a sunny site and, before winter begins, buy a pH prove kit to see if your soil needs amending. The ideal pH organize for pumpkins is 5.5 to 7.5. Pumpkins also like nutrients, so petition a thin layer of antibiotic-free manure and a thin layer of compost to the muddy.
SEEDS: Garden stores carry more than enough of seeds. For a particular variety, ask a fellow gardener on the bulletin boards at BigPumpkins.com or attend one of the annual deteriorate swap events listed on GreatPumpkinCommonwealth.com .
INDOOR PLANTING:
Source: The Seattle Times