How Do You Grow Big Pumpkins For Halloween Pumpkin Carving?
So you’d like to grow big pumpkins for Halloween carving… Here’s how to do it! Get great pumpkin seeds. If you’re going to grow big pumpkins for Halloween pumpkin carving, you’re going to have to start with great seeds. The consistent world-record biggest pumpkin is “Atlantic Giant” but if you’re not trying to break records, the heirloom pumpkin seeds for ROUGE VIF d’ ETAMPES can be another good choice. Prepare your soil. Pumpkins need lots of nutrients like those found in cow or horse manure. So, amend that soil really, really well so that you can grow big pumpkins. Start seeds indoors. To grow big pumpkins, starting them indoors gives the plants plenty of time to develop. Take really good care of your seedlings while they’re indoors (care is the same as for other seedlings). When the weather’s right in your area, move them outdoors–gently–and keep them protected for the first 4-6 weeks of their outdoors time. (Storm windows make a great “greenhouse” protection for your growing pl
