Dawson Acres

Dawson Acres

Dawson Acres is a small family team of gardeners who enjoy documenting and sharing our experiences growing a wide variety of vegetables and ornamentals including Giant Pumpkins. We garden in Sonoma County, California.

Follow along as we grow everything from Giant Pumpkins to native perennials.

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  • @elidalton9755
    @elidalton9755Күн бұрын

    She’s gonna be pretty!

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2xКүн бұрын

    ??

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2xКүн бұрын

    Wolf giant pumpkin

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2xКүн бұрын

    Wolf giant pumpkin

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2xКүн бұрын

    Wolf giant pumpkin?

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresКүн бұрын

    @@user-sk6py2xi2x yep that’s the Wolf!

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x2 күн бұрын

    Old time of follow you🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x2 күн бұрын

    No the wolf giant pumpkin 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres2 күн бұрын

    Not the Wolf. Just a backup on the Gienger.

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x2 күн бұрын

    Bro scary me 🤗👍

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x2 күн бұрын

    ???????? Waht 😢

  • @williamchastain9510
    @williamchastain95102 күн бұрын

    I have a theory with seeds. So weve all likely heard of recessive and dominant traits. I have reason to believe that the seeds forming first contain the most amount of diverse gene pool, compared to seeds developed later on. Pollination is a factor within that. This is something i want to research when i start growing. Ive had interest in giant gardening for about 15 years. Im 22 now. Ive never had enough space until now and next year will be my first year. I have all the knowledge ill ever need as ive researched this for years. Experience however is something i do not have.

  • @theturnerranchwi
    @theturnerranchwi2 күн бұрын

    Just think if they were that solid in the middle at the end of the season.

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally54133 күн бұрын

    Either it's still a baby or you're getting ready to sit for supper and corn and squash are on the menu 😋 😂

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x3 күн бұрын

    The me giant pumpkin slow growing 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @theturnerranchwi
    @theturnerranchwi3 күн бұрын

    Looking good. I don’t know how you keep up with all of those. I can hardly keep up with the 3 I have and only one plant is growing really well.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres3 күн бұрын

    Yeah it’s too many really 😂. Only 4 are getting a lot of attention.

  • @ghidfg
    @ghidfg4 күн бұрын

    have you ever considered growing one with the fruit placed in a giant pool of water? I wonder if it would turn out perfectly round since it would be suspended in the water and not sort of crushed by its own weight.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres4 күн бұрын

    @@ghidfg it’s a cool idea but unfortunately I think the pumpkin would rot if left in water. They need to be kept as dry as possible. But it would still be fun to try.

  • @docrodebaugh
    @docrodebaugh5 күн бұрын

    Plants are looking great and the fruit are about to take off. Smart move on the tissue test.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres5 күн бұрын

    Fertilizing, nutrients and staying balanced is a hard one to master. I’m not there yet. But data helps. EC, pH, tissue tests, etc.

  • @theturnerranchwi
    @theturnerranchwi6 күн бұрын

    Plants are looking great. Hopefully they push out some big pumpkins for you this year. I am assuming those are timelapse cameras you have next to at least a couple of your pumpkins. If so, what brand are they? I have been researching timelapse cameras and am hoping to make a purchase soon.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres5 күн бұрын

    Actually they are just security cameras that I used when I went on vacation. I am also in the market for a time lapse camera but haven’t done my research so let me know what you find 😂

  • @theturnerranchwi
    @theturnerranchwi5 күн бұрын

    @@dawson_acres I am currently looking at ATLI Eon, but plan to research more. Cost is part of the reason I am looking at this camera.

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x6 күн бұрын

    New video bro? tank you the video

  • @ARCHIEhasSTEEZ
    @ARCHIEhasSTEEZ6 күн бұрын

    You seem to be a force to be reconed with this year. Your plants are looking great and great genetics as well. Good luck friend, hope you do well at the scales.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres6 күн бұрын

    @@ARCHIEhasSTEEZ thanks! It’s a long road ahead yet.

  • @marcmcandrews6
    @marcmcandrews67 күн бұрын

    Didn’t know you could do this! Thanks!

  • @jesusisGod1434
    @jesusisGod14349 күн бұрын

    So by now you have that big one pollinated 🧡🎃🧡

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x9 күн бұрын

    New video 11 ep👍👍👍👍

  • @dallasmargritz5328
    @dallasmargritz532811 күн бұрын

    What is the chair over the tip of the plant for?

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres11 күн бұрын

    It’s just a little sun shade over the main vine tip. Very important you don’t get sun scorch on the tip, especially if you have a baby pumpkin in there.

  • @gregflango3699
    @gregflango369912 күн бұрын

    👍🎃

  • @NovaExplosesa
    @NovaExplosesa14 күн бұрын

    This feels dirty to watch lol 😂

  • @growingmyown
    @growingmyown15 күн бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing how they turn out.. New subscriber here from Growing My Own.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres15 күн бұрын

    Welcome to the journey!

  • @GrowingGiants
    @GrowingGiants15 күн бұрын

    on my 2239 Marintzer plant I pollinated it with 35 secondaries I'm excited to see what it does I think a far out pollination could be awesome!

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres15 күн бұрын

    It will be a first for me! I’m excited to see the work a big plant can do. As long as she pollinates 🤞🏻

  • @growinggiantswithscott
    @growinggiantswithscott15 күн бұрын

    Looking great, good luck on the pollinations

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres15 күн бұрын

    @@growinggiantswithscott thanks, I think Ive got one tomorrow and then the last two in another day or two.

  • @jesusisGod1434
    @jesusisGod143416 күн бұрын

    Do you cut off all the females on all the secondaries?

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres16 күн бұрын

    Yeah I usually do if I see them!

  • @jesusisGod1434
    @jesusisGod143416 күн бұрын

    Please tell us more about your wobbler set up! 🧡🎃🧡

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres16 күн бұрын

    Check out episode 7 from this years series. I cover lots of irrigation stuff including the wobblers! kzread.info/dash/bejne/l36Fj66pYcS5p7w.htmlsi=rCuCqe93sbn6GTcP

  • @theturnerranchwi
    @theturnerranchwi20 күн бұрын

    Plants are looking really good overall. Hopefully that is the last of those splits for you.

  • @user-sk6py2xi2x
    @user-sk6py2xi2x23 күн бұрын

    Me giant pumpkin growing

  • @dougbrimley7907
    @dougbrimley790723 күн бұрын

    You’ve got some great looking plants, I’m looking forward to your updates.

  • @nicksbigpumpkin8050
    @nicksbigpumpkin805023 күн бұрын

    Hey man great video. I had the exact same perpindicular vine crack at around 16' on my 2344.5 Wallace right before my first keeper. Had to sever that and go with a secondary sadly. Your plant is looking so healthy and full though i'm sure you'll be fine no matter what.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres23 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I just wish I knew what caused it. Either way we charge on!

  • @frankpumpkin2350
    @frankpumpkin2350Ай бұрын

    Looking great.. 2245 looks a and 2266 leafs a lil light? Or just the light

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Yeah good eye, I see the same thing. Maybe asking for a bit more N?

  • @penrynflowerfarm
    @penrynflowerfarmАй бұрын

    what dosatron model are you using ?

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    It’s a D14MZ2

  • @McMillinGiants
    @McMillinGiantsАй бұрын

    The plant with the yellow leaves had what is called the B-Gene. It wasn’t any deficiency. Your patch looks great! Good luck this year

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Thanks for the info Ben!

  • @TheBoaty813
    @TheBoaty813Ай бұрын

    This is my first attempt at growing a big pumpkin. My first year gardening period lol. I appreciate the tips on the roots and covering them with soil. I'm in north Florida. Fingers crossed the heat is not to much.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @elidalton9755
    @elidalton9755Ай бұрын

    Plants look amazing! Best of luck rest of the way!!!

  • @GardenofGiants
    @GardenofGiantsАй бұрын

    Looks great, sweet view of the drip tape with the lighting just right!! And I’m just getting my plants into the ground!!! Looks like you have a solid start and solid genetics for the year!! Best of luck!!

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Thanks! It’s been a good start but the hard stuff is still ahead.

  • @Worldwidegiantgrowers
    @WorldwidegiantgrowersАй бұрын

    Nice plant

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Thanks! It’s a good start so far 🤞🏻

  • @TheOldHaneyPlace.
    @TheOldHaneyPlace.Ай бұрын

    Looking good

  • @evanpagano
    @evanpaganoАй бұрын

    Nice! What are your overnight temps like?

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    It gets down to the mid 40s at worst and stays ~10 degrees warmer in the hoops. 2 of my plants are out of the hoops now, 10 day forecast looks mild.

  • @growinggiantswithscott
    @growinggiantswithscottАй бұрын

    Plants look good, nice start

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Thanks! Cautiously optimistic 🤞🏻

  • @dougbrimley7907
    @dougbrimley7907Ай бұрын

    Great looking plants, good idea having soil dropped for vine burying. I was thinking about doing that with compost so it will be that much less to add next year.

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acresАй бұрын

    Yeah just having it right there helps so much. As you know vine burying is a huge job!

  • @trentonmason3542
    @trentonmason3542Ай бұрын

    Love that intro. Thanks for sharing!

  • @JohnsonAcres31
    @JohnsonAcres31Ай бұрын

    Nice video, I like the set up!! I think I might need to get a good luck omen. I like Pancho!

  • @elidalton9755
    @elidalton97552 ай бұрын

    Looking good!

  • @McMillinGiants
    @McMillinGiants2 ай бұрын

    Awesome job, that looks like an amazing set up and start! I have a 2245 in my patch I started a couple weeks earlier and it is a really strong plant, I think your going to be really happy with it. Good luck this season!

  • @jakerl17
    @jakerl172 ай бұрын

    I started a 2245 as well and it’s a very strong seed. Went and bought a few more to have on hand for next year! Very confident in that seed. Started it for my Pops rookie year ak he’ll be finishing it!

  • @dougbrimley7907
    @dougbrimley79072 ай бұрын

    Your patches & plants look great, good luck with your grow!

  • @dawson_acres
    @dawson_acres2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Now the hard part starts!

  • @GrowingGiants
    @GrowingGiants2 ай бұрын

    cool video....babies look happy!

  • @dougbrimley7907
    @dougbrimley79072 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the video and the music!