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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: carolinej on August 10, 2007, 07:05:15

Title: Sad Giant.
Post by: carolinej on August 10, 2007, 07:05:15
Hello

my Atlantic Giant pumpkin has finally started to set some fruit. I was going to remove all but one, to get a huge one. Is it too late to do this now, as the biggest is only slightly larger than a tennis ball, or would I be better just leaving them all on so I get several smaller ones to store ?

Are they a nice tasting pumpkin, or just good for the size?

Thanks

cj :)
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: saddad on August 10, 2007, 07:41:33
Not the greatest tasting pumpkin but fine for things like leek and potato soup...
I'd leave them all on, unless you actually want a "Giant" as soom will fail until they get to football size...
::)
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: Hot_Potato on August 10, 2007, 22:36:57
maybe a silly question but you say....'fine for things like making Leek & Potato Soup'............so is the pumpkin added as well or used in place of leeks or potatoes ???   (wouldn't be leek & potato then would it?)
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: saddad on August 10, 2007, 23:35:09
Sorry... Pumpkin, Leek and Potato soup... with, or without the bacon if you're veggie..
:-[
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: carolinej on August 11, 2007, 07:15:05
Well, if it doesnt taste that great, then I think i will have a go at one giant one then ;D

cj :)
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: saddad on August 11, 2007, 08:39:49
Unless you want to set up home in it, leave at least two pref. three fruit in case one gets damaged.
;D
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: carolinej on August 11, 2007, 10:22:30
Quotenless you want to set up home in it,

Oooh, now there's an idea ;D Add a few wheels, cut in a window or 2 and, voila, a free caravan ;D ;D ;D ;D

Do you really think it will get that big before the first frosts, as it isnt even a football now?

cj :)
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: saddad on August 11, 2007, 11:15:20
They grow very quickly once they get the idea... certainly "space hopper" dimensions are still possible!
8)
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: kippers garden on August 11, 2007, 14:12:55
I grow Atlantic Giant and use them to make pumpkin soup...i think it makes delicious soup!
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: carolinej on August 11, 2007, 16:35:32
So if I let 1 pumpkin grow huge, will I end up with the same amount of flesh as leaving lots on? Which do you think will be most productive?

Sory for all the questions :-[ First time squash grower ;D

cj :)

Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: cleo on August 11, 2007, 16:40:24
I like pumpkin soup as well-and the hollowed out pumpkin makes a great tureen
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: saddad on August 11, 2007, 16:50:52
I'd go for several reasonable sized ones unless you are trying to win a "largest" Pumpkin comp....
Yes it makes good soup... !
;D
Title: Re: Sad Giant.
Post by: carolinej on August 11, 2007, 21:36:25
Ok then, I'll let it do its own thing and see what I end up with. I love the idea of using the shell as a bowl. I have to make pumpkin soup for 50 ladies at our church ladies day in October, so I think I will use that idea.

Here's hoping for a good crop.

cj :)
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