Seeds from my 749

[Dandytown]

I think most of the serious growers do grow under cover in the UK.  Have a look on http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/Default.asp

[pumpkinlover]

OMG

[pumpkinlover]

sorry about last post but I've been wanting to do that for ages!

[pete JB]

Thats correct Betty. All the big ones are grown under cover (even in the south)
There was a guy last year who grew a 750lb plus fruit and I suppose that 1000lb is possible outside in a really good summer.

Pete

[pete JB]

I didnt do a diary on BP last year but if anyone wants to take a look at 2009 then have a look at the link below.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2009&grower=40267&action=L

[Squash64]

I didnt do a diary on BP last year but if anyone wants to take a look at 2009 then have a look at the link below.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2009&grower=40267&action=L

Amazing!

You put a tremendous amount of skill into growing your giant, there's a world of difference between the way you do it and my feeble attempts!

Have you always grown under cover? 

[Robert_Brenchley]

I believe they are. I'd like to know what can be achieved outside as well.

[pete JB]

No Betty. The 1st couple of years, I was growing outside. I managed to get a 495lb fruit but it was hard work.

[Mark S]

Hi, new to this gardening lark - just levelloing some ground for a polytunnel and raised beds.

Anyway I digress, I have some hundredweight seeds, and another variety, can't remeber what they are. Any tips on growing pumpkins at my first attempt will be gratefully received. i will follow the link to the bigpumpkins site.

And while I'm not expecting too much of myself on my first attempt, as long as the pumpkin comes out bigger than an apple!!!

[slyfox-mal]

pete dont forget to send me an email with youre home addy  for the giant marrow seeds  i did a test germ last week on the 74 lb and got 100% germ rate  cheers mal
malcarter@ntlworld.com

[pete JB]

Thanks very much Mal.

You got mail !

Pete