From

Location

Message

Date Posted

Cleveland, TX

Hello everyone;
I just found your site today and am already hooked. I have been reading for several hours trying to learn enough to get started. I can't wait. I plan on getting the tiller out tomorrow and getting a good spot ready. At first I thought I would be behind, but I am seeing that most start their seeds in late April. Guess I still have time to get all the supplies I will need. Guess the warm weather in Houston has me ready for spring.
I look forward to learning more from the more experienced growers out there.

2/14/2009 3:04:09 AM

Gold Hill, Oregon

starting pumpkins has a lot to do with where you live. you probably have an earlier starting time than we do in the north. your seasons start before ours. i know their are some growers in texas. not sure who they are. oakiegal is a little north of you, i'm sure she would be a great help. have you done a soil test yet? that is where you want to start. then ammend your soil accordingly. i was new last november. this is the best place on earth to get information and seeds.

2/14/2009 4:03:33 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

big pumpkin is right, start with your soil. Get it tested now and someone here will help with your results. Without proper soil you won't get far with a giant pumpkin.

2/14/2009 4:53:21 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Houston is so far away and a few zones warmer, I know there are Texan growers closer. Soil test first, patch amendment, then worry about planting. You will definitely be starting earlier than even someone up my way.

2/14/2009 8:50:29 PM

Hot West Tennessee

hello neyjour, second year grower here far from a pro grower. Your probably zone 8 grower? Just note the sooner you set out your plants the sooner the mature. I set my out last year middle may, pollinated july 2 pumpkin was mature labor day . I am zone 7b. hope this helps. note might want to check daddy rabbit a grower in louisiana he is same zone as you. Good luck

2/28/2009 11:21:58 AM

Youngsville, LA

Neyjour I am in Lafayette, LA and Paul F on this site is in Raywood, TX. daddy rabbit is in Lake Charles, LA. Any of us would be glad to help you out anyway we can. Paul and I just started our seeds this past weekend. If you wait much longer you will have too deal with the extreme heat down here.

3/2/2009 2:29:37 PM

Spanish Ontario

LUCKY GUY another person hooked on AG we will never learn best of luck KEN

3/2/2009 4:34:29 PM

Cleveland, TX

Thanks for the replies. You mentioned starting them now.
I was wanting to try for a giant jack o lantern for Halloween. When should I start so that it is ready, but not just sitting around waiting for something to happen to it.

Thanks again everyone

3/29/2009 8:25:04 PM