Giant Pumpkins
Two Pumpkins, One Plant: A Championship Strategy—and Your Chance to Join the Journey in 2026 In the world of giant pumpkin growing, one question always comes up: Do you grow one pumpkin per plant for maximum size—or take the risk and grow two? For most growers, the...
Giant Pumpkins
World Record Giant Pumpkins – All-Time Timeline 1900 — William Warnock (Canada) — 400 lb 1904 — William Warnock (Canada) — 403 lb 1976 — Edgar Van Wyck (Canada) — 453 lb 1976 — Bob Ford (United States) — 451 lb 1980 — Howard Dill (Canada) — 459 lb 1981 — Howard...
Giant Pumpkins
Prices, Buyers, and the Surprising Market Behind World-Class Pumpkins** Giant pumpkins aren’t just record-breaking attractions—they’re a legitimate business. Every fall, growers, event planners, farms, breweries, and advertisers compete to buy giant pumpkins...
Fertilizer
Both genetics (the seed) and fertilizer/nutrition matter a LOT when growing a 1,000-pound pumpkin — but they don’t matter equally. 🎯 The seed (genetics) is the most important factor. Why genetics comes first A pumpkin can only grow as big as its genetics allow. If you...
Giant Pumpkins
Are Giant Pumpkins Good for Deer Bait Piles? Absolutely — And Here’s Proof Straight From a 2,043-Pound Giant Hunters are always searching for natural, effective attractants for their deer bait piles. While apples and corn are common choices, giant pumpkins are...
