How Do You Grow A Big Pumpkin?
The world record for the largest pumpkin reveals that it weighed 1,700 pounds. Hundreds of gardeners each year try to break that record; they use dozens of methods and techniques. Many of these growers consider pumpkin-growing to be a competitive sport. In 2009, the winning grower won $2,500, plus fame as the world champion. Start seeds indoors one month before your last frost date. Keep seedlings very warm; they should be kept at approximately 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Water the seedlings daily. After the roots grow through the bottom of the peat pot, transplant seedlings into the garden. Dig your soil in a circle that measures ten feet for each plant. Remove all rocks and roots. Dig in five yards of composted manure. Center one seedling in the middle of each circle. Water thoroughly. Cover each seedling with a hot cap to protect it from possible frost and cold wind. Discard the hot caps when the plants start to grow out of the top. Circle the plants with chicken wire or other fencing if
