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Bryan, Ohio

Has any body ever tried this method? It is in Don Langevin's first book, Should I try?

1/10/2009 1:45:25 PM

Bloomington, IN

I don't know, I'm a newb so I haven't tried it. Have you gotten to chapter 11 yet? That first picture is priceless! lol

1/10/2009 8:13:47 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

clue me in. are you talking about the book "how to grow world class giant pumpkins"? if so what page# is it on?

1/11/2009 12:25:07 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Book I, II, or III? I is pretty much out of print, II is vastly better.

1/11/2009 1:57:58 AM

Bryan, Ohio

It's in book 1 page 72, dig hole 4'x4'x3' fill hole with fresh manure and leaves 2.5'deep cover with 6" top soil then prepare hill as you would ordinarily.

1/11/2009 6:30:57 PM

Gold Hill, Oregon

last year was my second year growing. i dug a big hole and filled it with manure. my biggest one was 388 lbs. i'm not sure if the heavy hitters dig holes or not. i'll bet if you ask on the general discussion page some of them will tell you. i'm kinda interested if they do. what would you reccomend reading oakiegal?

1/12/2009 1:21:33 AM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Giant Pumpkins II and DT2 (Dick's Tips 2) The first book you can get from Don Langevin's website, the other is through this site.

1/12/2009 2:55:34 AM

South East

ammend you patch the same all over,,,make a little mount where you wonna plant it and grow. Once roots get to the boundries of a planting hole they incounter diffrent soil.

1/12/2009 10:55:57 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Hot beds were used in the old days. The composting fresh manure would produce heat warming the soil mound above it..

1/12/2009 2:13:53 PM

Bryan, Ohio

Thanks for your replys. Did'nt know thought I'd ask
sounds good once manure rotts down thats a big area, for a big root ball.

1/13/2009 8:19:47 PM

Dallas, Oregon

Do not dig pits or big holes at your planting site. You will risk creating a bowl that your roots will rot in if the water does'nt drain well, especially with clay soils.Do what the cooks said in their post and you should be fine.

1/13/2009 8:44:20 PM