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33 Giant Pumpkin All Time World Records from 1904 to current
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...
How Much Do Giant Pumpkins Sell For
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...
Big Pumpkins Fertilizer or Seed ?
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 Pumpkin Used For Deer Bait
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...
Pumpkin Seeds how many varieties are there?
🏆 Why the Right Pumpkin Seeds Make All the Difference — Even for Halloween Did you know there are **hundreds of different kinds of pumpkin seeds**? From sweet pie pumpkins to oilseed types and record-breaking giants, not all pumpkin seeds are created equal. Whether...
Beef Steak Tomatoes Domingo
Love Big Beefsteak Tomatoes? Domingo Tomatoes Are a Game-Changer for Growers & Giant Veggie Competitors If you’re passionate about growing huge, flavorful beefsteak tomatoes, the Domingo tomato is one of the best varieties you can plant. Whether you’re a...
3000 lb Pumpkin the Seed to Grow it ?
Great — let’s dive into the lineages for both parents. 1. 2641 Patton (OTT 509) Lineage & Background The fruit “2641.1 Paton 2024” is recorded for this seed line. The family tree for 2641 shows it originates with growers Ian Paton & Stuart Paton in the UK. ...
Top tips for your October garden
October and November are key months for setting your garden up for success next season! 🌿 Here are top tips for each month, depending on your climate (northern hemisphere focus): 🌾 October – Build and Protect Your Soil Plant a cover crop – Sow clover, winter rye, or...
Top 10 questions asked about Giant Pumpkins
Top 10 Questions About Giant Pumpkins How do giant pumpkins get so big? Giant pumpkins grow to enormous sizes thanks to specialized genetics (mostly Atlantic Giant), nutrient-rich soil, and careful watering and feeding schedules. Growers also prune vines to...
Lowest Price Halloween Pumpkins
If you’re looking for bright orange Halloween pumpkins in the suburbs at real bargain prices (think $3 for larger carving pumpkins, $1 for smaller ones), you’ll want to explore the back-road farm stands and simpler farm patches around the Detroit metro area. And...
Milking Pumpkins ? Truth or Myth ?
The Truth About “Milking” Pumpkins — And What Really Makes Them Grow Big Every fall, somebody’s got a “secret trick” for growing giant pumpkins. One of the oldest tales around is about “milking” your pumpkin — sticking a little tube into the vine and feeding it...
Growing Two Pumpkins on One Plant
Two Champions, One Plant — The Story of “Gourdetta” and “Clementine” In 2025, something extraordinary happened in our Michigan pumpkin patch. From a single plant grew two championship pumpkins — a rare feat that amazed growers across the country. The first pumpkin,...