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5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
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prizewinner hybrid,
August 29, 2009
Submitted by rainman
from chicago, il
(read all my reviews)
"I saw the packet of seeds in the local store and deceided I was going to grow a pumpkin for my niece this year. I knew nothing about growing them, but didn't let that stop me. I had about a 5x15 piece of barren ground behind some large evergreen bushes on the fence line where cucumbers had grown well in the past, so I figured what the heck. I dug a 12" hole about 8" deep, dropped some potting soil in the poor clay ground and put 1 seed in about 2" deep. To my surprise, about a week later a plant popped up. I put up a little barrier to keep the rabbits away and it took off. About 5 weeks later I had a forest of green leaves and some flowers. The flowers kept dropping off for a couple weeks, until 1 finally turned into a little yellow pumpkin. It's been about 6 weeks and I have 1 beautiful orange pumpkin that is about 20lbs. I'm very happy with the results. I don't know if they get any bigger after they turn orange.
It has been a very cool and dry summer. I have very poor soil, I didn't fertilize, and didn't water very much and I still got a nice pumpkin. There's nothing like a plant that gives results even after being neglected. This is a great plant for a novice. My niece can't wait for halloween so we can carve up "her" pumpkin."
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Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Beginner
State of residence:
IL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
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