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Kent England

hi all this is my first attempts at growing a big pumpkin the seed im using is a 1366 patton. i was just wondering what the chances are that i will get a 100lbs,er here in the uk .i know it will not be a giant bt want to beet my pb of 32lbs

5/17/2011 4:18:07 PM

England, essex

cant see why not?
my first shot this year n i want more than that ;-)

5/17/2011 4:48:30 PM

3 acre corner in Whittaker,Mi USA (faulkner5@msn.com)

I'd say you have pretty good odds of growing at least that but probably better. Just make sure you have enough room for the plant and keep it as healthy as you can and you will be rewarded. Erik

5/17/2011 5:02:40 PM

South Hero, VT

Register at egvga.com. They are a great bunch of people, and you might find someone near you who grows giants.

5/17/2011 6:53:09 PM

Lancashire, UK

Hi Savy! As the others have already confirmed you shouldn't have a problem growing over 100lb. I'm in the North west and last year grew several pumpkins on one plant from just my own seed to around the 120lb mark. These were grown on a plant that was surplus to requirement and planted it down the allotment which receives minimal attention with no watering provided. They probably only had 100ft2 of area as well which is rather small. Considering the seed you have I don't see any reason as to why you won't have a new PB come harvest time. Good luck!

5/18/2011 3:38:34 AM

Portland, Or.

Should be an easy goal to attain.
Final results depend on your gardening experience. Ever grown pumpkins before? Other plants?

5/20/2011 1:14:08 AM

Kent England

Yes my gardening skills aint to bad had my allotment for 3 years now and manage to get food from it 10 months a year

5/20/2011 1:37:14 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

I grew 2 over 100 pounds last year on one plant from a hardware store. Patton's seeds are some of the best so as long as you keep them somewhat healthy, you should attain that easily.

5/20/2011 8:49:38 AM

Montgomery, IL

YEP, you can do it... last year was my 1st year and had a goal of 200 lbs and went 331 for my largest one with several over 100...just read up on the site ,there is endless info on here from lots of people with years of growing giant pumpkins.Also ask your questions !!!the people on here are the best and love to help....Hope you pass your goal !!!!!!

5/23/2011 11:33:27 AM

Essex, Uk

You should be fine. Im over the estuary in essex and have managed fruit over the 150lb mark for the past 2 yrs with normal dill seeds on about 100ft sq of my allotment. Enjoy

6/11/2011 4:59:33 PM