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NW Ohio

Hello, I am very new to this and I am looking for some tips. I attempted to grow a giant pumpkin this year. The + is that I grew a pumpkin, the - is that 56lb is not a giant. Can someone give me some tips on what I should be doing now to prepare my soil for next year? Thanks

9/24/2013 12:25:37 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Get a good soil test and apply nutrients as recommended. Take care of any drainage issues. If you need to raise organic matter, you should soon be able to get plenty of maple leaves to till in. Plant a winter hardy cover crop like rye or winter wheat. Read everything you can on this website.

9/24/2013 1:34:02 PM

Minnesota

Join a club, go to the main menu, click on Links, there are a few Ohio clubs, find a grower in your area and visit his patch, ask alot of questions.

9/24/2013 3:23:59 PM

Farming- a bunch of catastrophies that result in a lifestyle

Welcome to the madness Reynolds3!!! Congrats on picking the coolest hobby out there!!

9/24/2013 4:20:00 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Focus on your soil and get some seeds from a good stock of proven Atlantic giants- not generic store bought seed. Your local club in Ohio can help you with both. Good luck!

9/24/2013 5:37:57 PM

Waterville, Ohio

Nreynolds, what part of nw ohio are you from? I'm in Waterville, just outside Maumee. I can certainly help you out and give you some advice. My email is dhertzshipping@gmail.com Any questions you have shoot me a letter or you can stop by and see the big one I have going.

9/25/2013 9:09:13 AM

NW Ohio

Thank you so much DHertz. I live in Leipsic, which is about 20 miles west of Findlay.

9/25/2013 9:56:18 AM

hillsdale Mi

Welcome to the craziness, like lowgian said read all you can all you'll do just fine.

9/26/2013 11:22:57 AM

Deerfield, Michigan

Take a ride up to Dundee MI on Sat Oct 5th. They have a great weigh-off. Make a few contacts localy and keep looking on craigslist for a used backpak sprayer. Don;t worry about seeds for next year most growers are happy to give them to you. Get soil test done as soon as possible.

9/26/2013 11:12:49 PM