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Hi All (again)

I already sent a response to 'Who's Out There,' but I sort of left out 
my information about growing giant pumpkins.  Last year, we planted our 
pumpkin seeds with our planter (corn & bean planter).  The giant 
pumpkins were some generic seeds from the store - I think they were 'Big 
Max.'  They were too far down the field to water, etc.  I'm embarrassed 
to say this, but we got a whopping 65 pounder.  This year, you guys have 
given me pumpkin-itis.  I've joined the St. Lawrence Growers group and 
hope to get those seeds real soon.  We also ordered some 'Atlantic 
Giant' seeds - they're from a catalog, so I don't think they'll produce 
anything humongous.  I did nothing to prepare the soil last year, and 
really don't even know where I'll plant them this year.  I started off 
thinking I'd take it lightly, planting, watching, and watering.  Now 
that I've got the pumpkin-itis, I'm really getting wound up.  Gotta 
plant where I can get the hose to.  Wondering what I can use for a shade 
this year (when do I start shading it?). . . . . . . .etc. . . . . . . .

So, since I've done nothing to prepare my soil, what should I do just 
prior to planting the seeds?  Okay, looking for the 10 top suggestions 
for a 'NEWBIE' to get off to a good start.

Good luck to everybody.  You are a great bunch of pumpkin-people.  

Sue

P.S.  Oh yea, I live in Illinois.  Where Interstate 80 crosses the 
Mississippi from Illinois to Iowa.  Are any of you near this area?
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