Ep. 14 - July 15th Patch Tour - Growing Giant Pumpkins 2024

[@TJTreasuresearth]

Thank you for sharing the progress. 😎👍

[@docrodebaugh]

Nice tour. Veg looks great with the Nitrogen bump.

[@dawson_acres]

@@docrodebaugh thanks! Now i need to get them pumpkin numbers up.

[@tammyjo4138]

How are you weighing them every day? Why is there an open can of soda next to pumpkins? Thank you, I binge-watched your season this year. Learned a lot.

[@dawson_acres]

@@tammyjo4138 the can of soda is just a helpful reference for size. You generate an estimated weight by measuring the pumpkin with a tape measure in three locations and then plugging them into a calculator.

[@GudasWorld_2]

What are the uses for giant pumpkins?

[@dawson_acres]

@@GudasWorld_2 by pushing the boundaries of plants there is a lot to learn that can be applied elsewhere in your garden. Atlantic Giants aren’t the best eating pumpkin if that’s what you’re getting at.

[@ImreBodor-y4s]

is the wolf a giant pumpkin?

[@jesusisGod1434]

So for those who don’t know what your EC means. Maybe explain in the video?

[@dawson_acres]

@@jesusisGod1434 good call, I will do that in a future video.

[@robertlackey4531]

Could you give me the name of the watermelon from Japan your growing

[@dawson_acres]

@@robertlackey4531 Kurokodama watermelon from the Kumamoto region.

[@paulameredith4843]

Why don’t you ever turn it up on the bottom. Instead of side.

[@dawson_acres]

@@paulameredith4843 this variety (Atlantic Giant) does not naturally grow in that orientation. However, with very careful vine training and some special care given to the blossom end it can be done. You need to dig a hole or grow on something that gives clearance for the blossom. Makes a big ”Cinderella” style pumpkin.