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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 :)

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...
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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?)

Sorry... Pumpkin, Leek and Potato soup... with, or without the bacon if you're veggie..
:-[

Well, if it doesnt taste that great, then I think i will have a go at one giant one then ;D

cj :)

Unless you want to set up home in it, leave at least two pref. three fruit in case one gets damaged.
;D

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 :)

They grow very quickly once they get the idea... certainly "space hopper" dimensions are still possible!
8)

I grow Atlantic Giant and use them to make pumpkin soup...i think it makes delicious soup!

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 :)

I like pumpkin soup as well-and the hollowed out pumpkin makes a great tureen

I'd go for several reasonable sized ones unless you are trying to win a "largest" Pumpkin comp....
Yes it makes good soup... !
;D

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 :)