I’ve been trying for years to grow a good crop of pumpkins, and this year’s the best yet. We picked 18 pumpkins, most of which are small and medium-sized. There are still three green pumpkins growing, and those look to be the biggest of the bunch.
Each year, I do a bit better. This year, I added more compost and 10-10-10 fertilizer to the soil before and during the growing season. We also lucked out with a decent balance of sun and rain this year, so they seemed pretty self-sufficient. The only downside was that some animals nibbled on a few of them. Pumpkins seem pretty tasty to wildlife.
So far, growing a giant pumpkin hasn’t happened. I got a few to start this year, but they didn’t get too big before they rotted out. I’m guessing giant pumpkins need a lot more attention than I give them. That, and a ton more fertilizer.
Huge thanks to our neighbor for letting me grow pumpkins behind their house! It’s a great sunny spot, and hopefully next year will be even better!
