Re: Another Newbie but not too serious of a grower

	You should easily grow a 50lb pumpkin.  Here are some pointers to remember.

	-Stats have shown, that most of the larger pumpkins are at least 10 feet from the main root. 
	-Be sure to hand pollinate your pumpkin in the morning....  understand what a female and a male flower looks like and keep your eyes on the males and females that are about to open on the same day so you have fresh pollen.
	-Be sure to bury your vines with soil at each leaf node.
	-If your area gets to hot, be sure to water/mist daily
	-Try not to walk on the soil near your pumpkin plant. Use boards to support your weight.
	-Understand the different types of fertilize ratios to use during plant growth and after pollination.
	-Be sure to  shade your pumpkins during its growth.

	Dont be surprised if you see a pumpkin explode due to rapid growth.
	Dont be surprised if you see a pumpkin shrivel and fall off.  This happens because of poor pollination.

	Keep you eye on your vine, it may go into your neighbors yard.

The Next Door Neighbor 
I was at the weigh-off 
Admiring the fruits of my labor 
When I bumped into Sam 
My next door neighbour 
Now he doesn t grow pumpkins 
I know this for sure 
Because the ground in his yard 
Is extremely poor 
He said he was there 
To win a big prize 
And he had a pumpkin 
Of enormous size 
And he wasn't joking 
He stole the show 
He won a beautiful trophy 
And a pile of dough 
I just couldn't believe it 
How did you grow it I said 
I found it last week 
Behind my shed 
Your pumpkin plant 
All green and dense 
Grew into my yard 
Through my back fence 
It was in my yard 
So its legally mine 
And you can come over tomorrow 
And remove your vine 


	 

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