Welcome to the how to grow a giant pumpkin section of the website.
Every part of growing a giant pumpkin is detailed on it’s own page and grouped within the time of the season.
Before Planting
This period is before the seedling makes it into the patch. It’s important to have things ready before any growing can occur.
Life-Cycle of a Giant Pumpkin
Learn out about the lifecycle of a pumpkin.
This page includes a calculator to help you see when important milestones occur.
Sourcing Giant Pumpkin Seeds
Have the correct seed to grow a giant.
Learn what seed you need and where to get it from. Give yourself the best chance.
Pumpkin Patch Selection
Whatever the size you have available.
There are certain things you should look for in a pumpkin patch.
Soil Preparation
Soil is such an important part of the plant growth. Learn what it takes to get the pumpkin patch ready.
Getting this right now will give you big results later on.
Seed Starting Guide
Give your giant pumpkin seed a helping hand to get started strong by learning about seed starting.
A step by step guide to get your season off to a great start.
Early – Mid Season
This is where all the pumpkin growing will occur and when you the grower will be busy.
Transplanting
Learn why transplanting is an important step earl in the season.
Reducing the amount of shock a pumpkin plant goes through and being able to orientate it.
Early Protection
Giant pumpkins need protection early on and later in the season.
Learn what could cause harm to your pumpkin or plant and what options you have for protection.
Watering
Giant pumpkin plants love water. And are very thirsty plants.
Learn about different methods of watering. When you water and other tips to maximize growth.
Fertilising
What do your giant pumpkins need as they grow?
Find out what NPK requirements your plant and pumpkin need. And what products you could use.
Pollination
Pollinating your female giant pumpkin flowers is an exciting time.
Learn why it is important to do this by hand. Find out how to do it and improve the chances of success.
Diseases / Problems
What diseases and problems could you face when growing a giant pumpkin?
Luckily we don’t have as many problems as other parts of the world. Learn about common problems.
Vine Management
Giant pumpkin vines can grow and take up a lot of space.
Learn about vine management. Why it’s important and what types of layouts you could use.
Positioning
Where is the best spot to have a giant pumpkin on the vine?
And what do you do when the pumpkin pulls on the vine? It all comes down to positioning it and the vines.
Shade / Covering
Learn about shade and covering your pumpkin during the hot summer.
This can help your giant pumpkin deal better with the stress of the day and keep it warm during the night.
Late Season
When you are near the end you will want to know how much your pumpkin might way, how to move it and save seeds.
Weight Estimation
Estimating your pumpkins weight is a great way to track it’s progress.
Find out how easy it is to do. Use the weight estimation calculator to get a results instantly.
Transporting
Moving giant pumpkins can be a challenge if you haven’t done it before.
Learn about transporting pumpkins to an event and moving them to and from scales safely.
Saving Seeds
Harvesting seeds from your giant pumpkin is a great idea.
Learn how to easily remove the seeds and save them for future seasons or ready to share.