This is honestly one of the most informative videos I have watched. Thank you guys!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching I appreciate it

This was one of the best pumpkin videos I’ve seen, thank you so much!

Wonderful video thanks for all the great tips on growing big pumpkins

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Joey thank you for viewing your seeds are on the way

Glad I'm on the same mindset. After reviewing my soil and tissue tests again at end of last season I plan on increasing manganese and boron while adjusting some others. I also use elevated planks. My biggest plant grows inside of a 300sf spot. Last year my plant was 270sf and grew an 1156# on main and 351# on a secondary. Goal this year is to get the Idaho state record. Keep an eye out on the Utah giant pumpkin growers page. Good luck and I can't wait to see the giants you grow this year.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback appreciate it we’re on the same page

@thutomotsoikha6415

2 жыл бұрын

I really want but I'm little nervous brother

@boggsfamilyoutdoors7447

Жыл бұрын

We are new to growing pumpkins for the fair. My son is 6 and wanted to try it this year after seeing some this year. We are located in western NC . I recently purchased him some big max pumpkin seeds from the farm store. We will grow them but I just don't think they will be anywhere near size to turn in. Can someone point me in the right direction to find a few seeds for him to try with the others. Can I purchase something that would work. Not sure where to start.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t waste your time on those seeds I have some wonderful seeds I could sell you if you want pretty orange pumpkins, you should buy my 450 seeds from my website worldwidegiantgrowers.com

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

You can grow 20 pumpkins on one plant they will all be beautiful, orange pumpkins. With store-bought seeds you never know what the bees pollinated them with. They are open pollinated commercial seeds. We cross pollinate ourselves controlled pollinations much less risky with better genetics. The pumpkins will only be 200 pounders or smaller if you grow as many as you want depending on the weather in the summer temperatures, they could get 300 pounds 400 pounds.

Woo Hoo Bubba's back. Good to see you back Mark. Can't wait to see this kin cave build.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

Can’t wait to see that grow house out of pallets!! I got my “worm”seeds and my long gourd seeds yesterday and got them started!! Thanks!!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Awesome Video! Just started my seeds around a week ago inside and using a grow light. Still trying to get my outside soil to where it needs to be as I’m still low on nitrogen and Boron. Shooting for 1000lbs. First year growing and following your channel every step! Thanks!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya very Mulch for growing with us

Great video Mark and Josiah. I grew a 500 pounder last year, I had the pumpkin set too late. It was set on the 19th of July. I had to cut it early, it wasn't even close to being done growing, if only I had 2 more months of growing season. When I cut it open, half of the seeds were un formed, and the skin was rock solid. Blossom end was over one foot thick. hoping for the best this year, already have one of the three plants in the ground, this years seedlings are the best I've ever had.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your ready to ROCK ! Please ask any questions & share your grow with us here on the channel 2021 will ROCK!

Thanks Bubba and Josiah...shooting for 1000 this season!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Please ask all your questions on this channel I check daily for questions & concerns to help you reach your goal

I have to say this is an excellent video of how to grow a 2000 pounder. I followed all of these steps last year and I’ll be doing them again this year!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob I hope you grow a world record 1 lb smaller then mine

@GrowingGiants

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers Let’s do it Mark we’ll meet up in Cali and let the chips fall where they may

Very helpful - thanks a lot!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome thank you for posting and growing with us

Great video!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great video 👍👍🎃

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

11 ай бұрын

Yes Josiah 🪨!

hopefully I can grow a big one this year.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

Yes hopefully you’ll get the weather the weather plays a huge role

I'm attempting to grow my first giant pumpkin this year! Great tips

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for sharing that with us. Have a great summer. Keep us posted.

Total newbie here. Thanks for video

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for viewing ,please ask any growing questions here I check daily & respond

@IAmHumanJake

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers been battling the vine bore for a few years. I'm wanting to put a screen up. Do you have recommend anything?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

@@IAmHumanJake Are you growing organically? I dont have a current supplier Ryan Cleveland uses Agrifab or something like that Frank Morse just bought some.Lets ask Frank

@IAmHumanJake

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers no not growing organically

@IAmHumanJake

3 жыл бұрын

Usually try organic rout 1st though.

Latest emailed Question from Phil On terminating the main vine you have and have not in the past if you are how far from the fruit would you terminate the main vine. answer from Bubba Its not really about length its more about timing on the main vine.Only the main vine grows after the pumpkin. NO secondary's are grown. So let it go till mid September before terminating is what I like best

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all theory, Try something different you might be a genius

Great tips and very informative! Just two questions....I’m growing in a fairly small space (about 400 sq. Ft.) and was curious if I begin terminating those secondary vines at about 10-12’ long will it harm the plant or just limit it’s intake. Also, would you say it’s possible to achieve a 1000 lb fruit in such a small area given I do everything right? Thanks from MA!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

You can easily hit 1000 lbs in 400 sg feet It has been done on 150 sguare feet .10 to 12 feet is perfect for secondary's

Good Tips Bubba. Have you started Tomato seeds Yet? 3k 10 pounder still op for grabs

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes started “The Worm” on May 6th 3plants

Think I heard some people mention they terminate the first couple secondaries near the stump. Maybe to help keep the stump cleaner and easier to keep dry. Maybe to help focus more energy on main vine growth initially. What are your thoughts on this?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

I dont I let them grow I dont prune a baby & open it to infection.Lots of different ways to roll

Nice Harley Smith name drop! A lot of good info there. Just wondering, you mentioned the importance of pH, but you never said what the ideal pH is for pumpkin growing. Thanks for the info, catch ya later!

@josiahbrandt150

3 жыл бұрын

Water pH with fertilizer should be between 6 to 6.5

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! I shoot for 6.5

I was wondering if we could make it possible to largly increase per ha yield of pumpkins, to turn it into alcohol and run the cars with it. Main argument for not using alkohol for farmers vehicles in germany was too low agricultural space. Brazil is using alkohol as car-fuel for personal transport even today.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

18 күн бұрын

@@jediineducation interesting 🧐

Can I get more information on cutting off the vines after the pumpkin is growing. Thanks Dennis, tar heel patriot

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of different theory's & variables but I think most gradually terminate a few vines each day after day 10 & by day 30 90% are gone .Do you have any more concerns just ask.Lots of big ones have been grow in lots of different ways.The most important thing is don't let the plant steal all the energy

I don't disagree with letting the soil dry but wonder if pumping-air would fix wet soil issues. I'd like to see someone use a pond liner & hydroponically grow one. Having the ability to monitor & test the subsurface water while also aerating it just seems like more growth. Like a huge wicking-bed where the sump-water is managed 24hrs a day for max uptake.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Might work but very risky Disease spreads fast in Hydro

Hey Mark, I have a 1600sf space for 2 plants and i was planning to mulch it with grass clippings to save on water because i'm on tank water and we can't afford to use too much water on pumpkin plants. But the problem is, you said that the soil surface can't be constantly wet and that's what the mulch will do. What should I do?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Just dont keep the grass constantly wet that is your new surface .Let the grass dry out & use your finger to check your moisture level

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@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm actually hearing thing i agree with

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

What was the systemic chemical you use to protect your pumpkin plant from the squash Vine bore?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Merit or you can Google it WP 75. Their are several brands or a generic versions it’s a wettable powder

I’ve asked and asked this question but no responses from anyone… hopefully u can help. Can we use moisture meters?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Sure you can use any kind of moisture meter you like. I prefer my finger but some people do like electronic instruments all kinds of guys use them. It would not disqualify you if that’s what you mean

Do you apply the merit mid June I have some fruit tree and vegetable systemic soil drench if you want any

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

The fruit tree is very weak from my experience. I have some yes,but Thank you June 1 st is good time to start

@frankpumpkin2350

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers ok

What is it that you use for Squash boards?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

4 ай бұрын

Squash, vine, borer Merritt

So if the vines arnt terminated, more energy is going into growing the vines and not the pumpkin?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

4 ай бұрын

Yes that’s the theory. Also you don’t want a big pile of spaghetti you want every leaf to run into the soil so it has to have ground contact to do that but a lot of times it’s more about space how much space do you have to let them grow one plant will cover 2000 ft.² by the end of the season if you let it grow wild.

What pH for water is recommended?! I havent really found much defined answers on it?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Giant pumpkins typically shoot between 6.5 and 6.7 however, you’ll have less disease pressure at seven I grew most of my big pumpkins at around seven. A plant will taken more phosphorus and potassium and a pH of seven which is good for fruit development, but we most of us hover between 6.5 and seven.

@tretre1692

Жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers so pretty much about the same ph for the soil?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

@@tretre1692 yes I grew my 2043 pounder in a pH of 7.2 O believe that season

Is it ok to have my pumpkin on a secondary? The secondary which I am planing to have it on is stronger than the main vine.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Sure It can get just as big

@GreenThumbGardening

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers Thank you

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenThumbGardening I will Dan Fleser to contact you

Day ten or day 20 terminate the vines? Is this day 10 and day 20 from after planting the seed? Cuz I don't see how that's possible

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

That’s after Fruit is set

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

You’re right, that would not be possible or logical

I know this is a childish question given the professional level of the information here, but are giant pumpkins suitable for pies? Could there be a fundraiser based on selling the flesh of a giant Jack O'Lantern cooked into pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

I imagine it could be done I know they do have pie pumpkins but I do mostly know that they add a lot of sugar and stuff to the mix to make it have flavor in the first place . Talking regular pie pumpkins. But I don’t know if you would get the same flavor? It’s a good question probably best to ask of a farm girl a farm person

How deep do you dig the soil to place the giant pumpkin plant (main stem)?? Ive heard up to 6 feet deep from a few sources

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

10 ай бұрын

I have never dug 6 feet.Thats crazy You just need top 12 inches loose & amended if possible.Digging a pit at the stump area can be a bad thing You might create a pool that holds water & rotts the stump.

@bigswole2133

10 ай бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers ok but pumpkins have really deep roots how do they get past only 12 inches of soil? I have Virginia Red Clay 😒

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

10 ай бұрын

@@bigswole2133 you need to till the entire area 800 to 1000 ft.² as deep as possible. But on clay if you dig a deep hole in one spot, you will create a swimming pool will hold water and rot the plant. You may want to think about putting some drainage tiles trench and put the drainage tiles across the garden. I did that on my garden at one time. however, the roots will grow horizontally. They will take the path of least resistance. So if the top 12 inches is fertile and loose, they will follow the loose soil if they cannot break the clay.. you might be surprised they will grow through the clay. Clay is loaded with nutrients.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

10 ай бұрын

@@bigswole2133 if you dig down 6 feet make sure you provide drainage so the water has somewhere to go

Whats the best way to add boron to soil?

@josiahbrandt150

3 жыл бұрын

Dilute it in one gallon of hot water, add that one gallon to a 50 gallon reservoir and then pump it through your irrigation system it'll spread very evenly.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

And remember More is not better slow & steady

What do you mean when u say "terminate the vines?"

@IAmHumanJake

3 жыл бұрын

Cut the growing points off.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

We stop the vines growing when they hit a desired length. This is typically 8 to 16 feet in most gardens as space is limited.Let the main vine grow down the middle of your grow space,Then secondary's grow out at 90 degrees from the MV & then get terminated when they reach the edge of the grow space or when the pumpkin hits day 20 to 30 time to TERMINATE vines

@GreenThumbGardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

being in Louisiana I gave up the moment he said the soil surface should stay on the dry side lol

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

What are you growing

@michaelg8642

2 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers not a giant pumpkin apparently 😬

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

Could always build a raised bed with Sandy soil if you have a moisture problem

@michaelg8642

2 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers true.. maybe a poly tunnel as well.. we get some of the highest rainfall averages in the mainland US, so constantly wet foliage is an issue as well.. always having fungal problems! Great tips in this video, though. I may not grow a 1 ton pumpkin, but think I can set a personal record at least.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelg8642 Yes I’ve used my hoop houses many times to keep three and 4 inch rain falls off my plants. Michigan is a very wet state

What pH is ideal? He talks about pH testing the water but doesn't say what the target is?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

6.5 to 6.8 seems to be the most popular for giant pumpkins

Which Heritage fungicide

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

www.domyown.com/heritage-fungicide-p-14446.html?msclkid=340999a06e1c1d7ea72cf92d9d99fce7&(ROI)%20Shopping%20-%20Professional%20Turf%20%26%20Ornamental%20(Top%20Terms)&Professional%20T%26O%20Top%20Terms%20(All%20T%26O%20Products)#gallery You don't need a pound but this is the type I use

Im trying to make that 2000lb list

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Do it Frank and we can help. Ask your questions on the videos this summer and we will get you there

@frankpumpkin2350

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers I can't decide the tiger king 2350 is a lot bigger than the 2 brandt 2031 .. trying to decide ..

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankpumpkin2350 You have to grow them both you don’t want to waste a possible silver bullet.If you’re not going to grow and give it to me I will grow it

@frankpumpkin2350

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers you can have on if the brandts they are big plants 4 or 5 main leaves. Just had that over water crinkled look but they are almost grown out if it i have a McCracken aswell all 20 days old big plants

@frankpumpkin2350

3 жыл бұрын

@@Worldwidegiantgrowers I only have room for 2 plants.. 1 in each green house

my biggest issue is white fly they pop up everywhere

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

6 ай бұрын

Spray them

keep it a secret I would grow a giant pumpkin but it's too scary, too spooky, but I'll tell you this, if safemoon ever hits 1 I'll splurge and spend a lot on the industry, it's for the industry, not for profit, It's understandable that it's not a money making endeavor, why would it be, and I just don't have the multimillions available to make it profitable for so many other people besides myself, they'd be like, well he ended up with the giant 1 [500+] and paid everyone a pretty penny, kind of a decent trade off, I'm looking to grow in a much less industrial style garden, so maybe if I keep at it, years down the road .. it's really just the cost.. so I'm going to make some virtual currencies, bsc tokens, that have to do with gardening, and I'll call one, safe pumpkin, in addition to, mower & safer mower & leaf blower among others, just thoughts in the back of my mind, safe apple, safe cortland, safe golden delicious, might be useful thank God .. all I need is safemoon to hit-a-penny wham! ;0

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting Elliot

What you're doing is good but according to my understanding you don't have to plant many seeds

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

Nope one seed for every Pumpkin that you want

I'll get you 1246500 views ...

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you

how u say 150 gallons a day then say dont over water

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

150 gallons of water on 1200 ft.² on a hot 90 day with a plant with a huge root system. 150 in the water is not too much by any means or imagination of the word.

@oiooio6087

Жыл бұрын

so i just tilled a line with a tractor and put a seed every 3 feet and they all sprouted in 3 days how much should i water it?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Give each seedling one cup of water? I would not water the entire area because you would just water the weeds. actually there’s a lot of variables. When’s the last time it rained ?how much moisture is in the soil now? When is the next rain forecast?

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

Жыл бұрын

Are you going to thin them down to every 6 feet?

@oiooio6087

Жыл бұрын

it rained hard day b4 yesterday

There's something cruel about subjecting a pumpkin to this.

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

2 жыл бұрын

lol FUNNY

Great video!

@Worldwidegiantgrowers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad 1000 is near!