Episode #13: How to grow a giant pumpkin: Pollination update

[@theturnerranchwi]

I grew both of my 1900+ pound pumpkins last year at only 10-12’ from the crown of the plant. Looking good!

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Wow! How many square feet did the plant end up at? Both seem a little slow out of the gate but they are swelling and growing. Steady

[@theturnerranchwi]

@@Giantpumpkinswitheric Each plant was just over 1,000 square feet by the end of the season. At pollination, the plants were only about 175 square feet.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

@@theturnerranchwi awesome! I will keep you updated!

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Dap 24 for the one at 11’ 58” in circumference. She started slow but past 5 days she has been putting 4-4.5 inches in circumference a day

[@CCatPPP]

Wow! Our plant has a lot of catching up to do. Looking good Big E!

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Thanks 👍

[@giantsquash]

I really like what you are doing with the area you have. Informative video, great for beginner growers. Keep up the good work, good luck and go heavy.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

@@giantsquash thank you! Hoping for a personal best this year!

[@giantsquash]

Fingers crossed for you.

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Thank you!

[@ccssk8er123]

Thank you for the updates. What is the white thing you have next to the pumpkin?

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Ice pack. I tried to keep the female blossom cooler when I pollinated. I replaced the ice pack daily for about 3 days. Thank you for watching!

[@ccssk8er123]

@@Giantpumpkinswitheric ok, it looked like some type of monitor?

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Oooo yes. Near the unopened female at the end of the main vine. That is a temperature monitor that goes into the house. Trying to make sure the female does not get up over 80 degrees or so

[@rachelstark2391]

What is a "stump" cover?

[@Giantpumpkinswitheric]

Sometimes I put something over the stump so it does not get watered or rained on. Sometimes I put them over a vine injury as well. Helps the wound dry out and stop rot