Pumpkin Patch
- Subject: [cg] Pumpkin Patch
- From: J* R*
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 21:00:14 -0700
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Leonard,
Good idea. Kids get excited about
pumpkins.
We mulched a large invasive weed area outside
our garden last winter and then planted a kid's pumpkin patch there this
past summer. We selected a variety called Howden which did very well for
us. The Territorial Seed catalog says they run 10-15 lbs; very few were
that small. Looks like we will end up with about 90 nice pumpkins. A
couple will likely weigh 50 lbs. Kids are signing up for their pumpkin
now. This Saturday we'll number all the pumpkins; kids who signed up for a
pumpkin will draw a number and then go to the patch to find the pumpklin with
the number they drew. Then there is pumpkin carving, pumpkin seed roasting, a
cider squeeze, making scarecrows, harvest potluck/BBQ and so on.
Here is the Howden description from the
Territorial catalog:
"This variety is the traditional
old-time Halloween favorite. Very high yields of 10-15 pound, intensely bright
orange pumpkins with defined ribs and strong handles for jack-o-lanterns. Large
spreading 10 foot vines produce 4-6 carving pumpkins per plant. Roast the seeds
for an outstanding snack. "
Good luck on your pumpkin patch,
Jon Rowley
Site Coordinator
Interbay P-Patch Community Garden
Seattle
We are planning to plant a pumpkin patch next spring to
provide pumpkins to area children for a Halloween pumpkin carving/painting
party. Does anyone have a suggestion for a "best" variety
pumpkin for this project? What secrets are there for growing the huge
pumpkins for contests? Any hints from those who have done this kind of
thing before? We are in central Wisconsin.
Len Sheard
Iola Community Garden |
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