Love to see the new uploads! Pumpkins have definitely become one of my favorites to grow :)

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy to be spreading the word about pumpkins

i am a big fan of you

Great video as always. Learning a lot from the subtitles.

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like the subtitles

Very good video. Not noisy

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

So cool!!!

Gracias ❤️

I aspire to move my vines like you do! Looks good buddy!

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! It was very hot so the vines were flexible which helps a lot!

I didn't know it was safe to cut main vine so close to a set fruit. Learning, thanks

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

It's my first year doing it, but lots of other people already do it though. Hopefully it works out..!

Help!! When do I take the pumpkin out from under the styrofoam cooler?? How long do I wait to unwrap it? Thank you in advance ❤

Well done. How often do you water? I'm in Rhode Island and the weather seems to be somewhat mild so far this season. Every day? Every two? When you do water, do you add fertilizer and/or Epsom salt? What town in Massachusetts? thanks

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I water almost every day unless it rains. And every few days I use some kind of fertilizer, including some Epsom Salts

I prefer to cut my male flowers the night before. That way you don’t have to go back in there again and cut them. I cut them the night before and just put them in a water bottle and put a bucket over them. Then in the morning I pull the bucket off and they are open. I am sure you could just tie them and put in a water bottle and they will be good in the morning. But everything is looking good.

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis - that sounds like a really good idea. I'm going to have to try that. It would also reduce some of the searching for male flowers in the morning when I've forgotten where they were. Thanks!

Looking great. How old was your fruit when you dead headed your main? I'm at DAP 6 but don't want to dead head mine too early.

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think it was 8 days or so. However, i had the luxury of having two fruits right next to each other on the main, 1 day apart. So I felt better about cutting the vine having the backup.

@TheHattonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@NortheastGiantPumpkin I saw that. I do not have that luxury. My next is about another five foot out on the main. Makes it kind of nerve racking to make the cut. I'll see how she looks and make a decision by Friday. Thanks for the reply.

Nice patch! What distance from the stump do you set a pumpkin? 10-12 ft?

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This one was about 15ft I think

What are the bottles for under the bucket? 😮

So cut the main vine and keep the lateral side shoots? Interesting. Ty for vid

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

I'm trying this technique for the first time this year. Normally I try and keep the main as well. We'll see how it goes

@harrellt1405

Жыл бұрын

@@NortheastGiantPumpkin awesome ty for your comment, i planted a kalabasa squash and i cut the main vine after the fruit(following a video from youtube), it makes sense in view that it would take energy to grow the vines and keep them hydrated and all that stuff, but at the same time i wonder how true this is if leaves is what essentially provide for the plants.

What if I only have one Pumkin plant? Does it still give me a pumkin or not?😢

I have a question you might know the answer to, got a pumpkin seed last November at L-street tavern in hampton beech. Big pumpkin on display. Any idea who’s it was? Geddes? Or maybe tavern owner ? Trying to find out what I have (seed name)

@larrymasters5968

Жыл бұрын

L-Street tavern wont respond to emails?

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but I don't know

Planted 10 plants within 24 Sq feet of each other and they're all doing great. I understand your goal is different. For me though, nature's going to do what she's gonna do. I'm just along for the ride. Zero pesticides because some cool pumpkins to show off aren't worth the downside to insects and bees that my birds eat. Some people may not realize pesticides are persistent in the soil table and destroy microbes for years after application. Already noticing fewer birds (and insects) than ever this year. I hope that's just a 'this year' thing.

@toma5153

Жыл бұрын

I agree on the less insects part. This summer there has been a total absence of bugs that usually congregate at night around outdoor lights. It's actually pretty spooky. This is in western Washington.

What is the roll of fabric you grow your main on? And what's the reason behind it?

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

It's weed fabric. I'm trying it for the first time this year - but some much better growers than me have been doing it for a couple of years. I hope it'll reduce weeds at the center of the plant which is difficult to get to, and also reduce main vine contact with the soil to help reduce chances of rotting

@richiejohnson933

Жыл бұрын

@@NortheastGiantPumpkin awesome thank you. I thought that's what it was. I cover my whole patch in weed fabric before planting and cut the fabric out as it grows. Takes a little more time to burry vines but seems to cut way back on weeding. Good luck the rest of the year

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - you too!!

What is it a bottle

How many days can you keep males ahead of time for pollination day?

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

On the plant they only last a day. But I've heard of people putting them in the refrigerator before they open and they may last a few days. Better fresh though I think

Hello, I wanted to kindly remind you that I sent you a message regarding your video. Please see my previous message. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Can I get giant pumpkin seeds

What state are you in

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

I'm in Massachusetts

where can we get this kind of seeds?

@catharticwicks

2 ай бұрын

Try World Class Gardening, Wallace Organic Wonder, or St. Croix Growers Association. 2000+ pound pumpkin seeds run between 100 and 200 dollars each. You could get a packet of 3 seeds from a thousand pounder for about 40 bucks.

What’s the name of the mat you placed under the pumpkin? Where can they be purchased? Thanks

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

It's informally called "mill fabric". It's from conveyor belts from paper mills. Unfortunately I don't know where you can buy it - I got mine from friends

Seeds available

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You should do it more gentle man.

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

I'll try

Anyway to prevent the squash bugs worms that destroy your pumpkins stems?? Would 7 dust work? Already lost one of my pumpkins from the squash bug worms🥲

@NortheastGiantPumpkin

Жыл бұрын

They're tough because the larvae go right into the vines. Some people have success using an insecticide called BT.