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Waco, Texas

I have notices that all the Giants seem to come from the north. Is it possible to grow giant pumpkins inthe hot southern states, Texas to be exact?

12/19/2004 1:11:05 PM

Western Pa.

I thought EVERYTHING in Texas was big!

12/19/2004 1:52:43 PM

Woodburn, Indiana

If Ben can grow pumpkins in the hot Australian climate, I'm sure you could grow in Texas. Maybe try seeds from hotter areas?

12/19/2004 3:02:11 PM

Walton N.y.

i think you might have to adjust your planting times a bit earlier so that they don't cook in hot summer temps but then again there's always shade cloth and misters to help control temps

12/19/2004 3:06:04 PM

San Diego

I'm in san diego where it gets very warm in summer too. Misters are a must or shade cloth. get a good hot weather seed like the 950 boyton, and get your soil in top condition. The largest pumpkins ever grown in hot climates are around 1000 lbs. So a 1000 lber for us is like a world record pumpkin up north, or atleast comparable. I plant around the middle of april. Jimmy

12/19/2004 4:42:31 PM

Phoenix, AZ

I am trying again here in Phoenix this winter / spring.

Ditto to what Duster said, however I am starting 1 Feb. and supplementing with some grow lights and soil heating cables.

This years attempt will be the 950 Boyton with a 731 Stucker as a backup.

Ask other growers in hot areas lots of questions. I have found they are very open to helping.

12/19/2004 4:55:52 PM

Waco, Texas

Thanks everybody. But is a 1000 pounder big enough for a pie?

12/19/2004 5:31:15 PM

Walton N.y.

well it depends if i'm near by if i am you'll need 2 at 1000lbs so everyone else can get a peice

12/19/2004 6:38:29 PM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

Very interesting point, Ben is not only growing in a hot
environment, he also is much closer to the equator... the
whole photo period thing.

There ought to be a rolling title, going to the grower who
is the nearest to the equator with a 1000 pounder. Then when
that has "run it's course", start over with 1200 pounds, etc.

12/21/2004 5:03:22 PM