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Pembroke, Ma

I have four really nice plants started that I plan on putting two on each end of the patch. Do I have enough room to grow out a few of these plants?

Newbie says thanks

5/16/2010 4:41:48 AM

Pembroke, Ma

And should each plant have it's own mound? Should I set them out in the four corners?

Thanks in advance

5/16/2010 4:43:38 AM

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RichFig,
Although most of the older "How to grow giant pumpkin" books are outdated, the info and history is very interesting. I think that The SNGPG has put out a CD and DVD that is second to none, The "How I grew the 1502" and the SNGPG 2009" videos, and in my opinion, Jim Beauchemin made a Video that I feel all New growers should see atleast once.

check them out at http://www.extremepumpkinstore.com/ecom-catshow/BOOKS.html

Tom

5/16/2010 11:57:46 AM

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opps, wrong post, sorry.

5/16/2010 11:58:10 AM

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Rich fig, a 25 x 30 , 750 sq ft patch is usually sufficient for one plant, you can try to squeeze 2 in there and use this year as a learning year, putting newly learned techniques to use and getting a feel for the plants, you can grow a fairly decent size fruit, but next season you may want to consider tilling up more patch.

5/16/2010 12:00:48 PM

Johnston, R.I.

one

5/16/2010 12:27:45 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

i concur

5/17/2010 9:42:36 AM

Buffalo, New York

probably 1 xmas tree plant or 2 flag plants.....depending on what your weight goal is?

5/17/2010 11:27:48 AM

Pembroke, Ma

The patch is now 45 x 25. Going to try and grow one from each end. Thanks Tom, thats what I'm think. It's a learning year and I'll be very happy with whatever I come up with.

Thanks all

5/17/2010 9:56:17 PM

Buffalo, New York

my patch is roughly 45' x 23' i grow 2 plants back to back with 5' between stumps.

5/18/2010 1:22:43 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

I think one plant is best. You'll need the extra space as you learn all the techniques of tip toeing and boardwalking without snapping a tip.

5/18/2010 7:43:06 AM