Re: Seeds and soil preparation
- Subject: Re: Seeds and soil preparation
- From: Brian Reid b*@charter.net
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:29:40 -0800
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Ok, sorry to clutter up your mailboxes. Here's a link to the dimensions of my plot.
Thanks!!
Brian
http://webpages.charter.net/brianreid/pumpkinplot.jpg
Brian Reid wrote:
> Thanks to all for the responses. It's amazing how friendly and willing you all
> are to share your secrets with a rookie and it's much appreciated. :-)
>
> I took my tape outside to get exact dimensions of the plot I have to work with.
> I have approximately 1300 sq. ft total available.....including my vegetable
> garden area which I would be more than willing to sacrifice for the good of the
> pumpkins! The plot is on a slight slope and has the following dimensions:
>
> 45 feet
> ____________________
> l l
> 20 feet l l
> ------------------ l 40 feet
> l l
> l l
> ----------
> 20 feet
>
> Most of the area, with exception of the small vegetable garden area, has never
> been farmed so some soil preparation will obviously be required. I've read a lot
> about some people preparing their soil in the fall then planting a cover crop
> like winter rye which is tilled under in the spring but I have also read that
> many till in their compost right before planting. The soil here is hard packed
> but once it is tilled, it stays fairly soft. I have yet to do any sort of soil
> tests so I have no idea what sort of shape the soil itself is in. I am not a
> farmer by any stretch of the imagination so large farm equipment is not at my
> disposable. I will be renting a 13 hp tiller and tilling the soil the hard way.
> When should I plan on doing this?
>
> Once again, Thank you for all the suggestions!!
>
> Brian
>
> "Donald E. Chambers" wrote:
>
> > Brian,
> > One plant will consume 300 sq. ft. although Mr. Werner grew three 1000lbers.
> > in a little over 300 sq. ft. I would use that space for one plant and keep
> > it pruned correctly. What are the dimensions of that space (length x width?)
> > I would probably grow mostly a rectangular shaped plant depending on the
> > length of the space available. Don
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brian Reid" <brianreid@charter.net>
> > To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 1:21 AM
> > Subject: Seeds and soil preparation
> >
> > > Hi all, my name is Brian Reid. The 2004 year will be my first attempt at
> > > growing an Atlantic Giant. I have grown Big Max pumpkins for the past
> > > few years with some success but the size potential of the Atlantic's
> > > have sucked me in. If you don't mind, I have a few questions I hope
> > > someone may be able to answer.
> > >
> > > First, I have approximately 300 square feet of space available and was
> > > wondering how many plants I should plan on planting in an area that
> > > size? I realize this isn't a lot of room but it's all I have! From what
> > > I've read, one plant can consume that amount of space pretty easily but
> > > I'm interested in hearing a few opinions on this.
> > >
> > > Second, What sort of soil preparation do you pro's recommend? I have
> > > been reading quite a bit on the subject but it seems no one can agree on
> > > what is the "best" way to go about it. I'm just looking for some general
> > > guidelines to help a beginner like me produce a large pumpkin.
> > >
> > > Third, When do you all normally buy your seeds? I have looked over John
> > > Dill's site and didn't see any seeds with genetics listed for sale. Any
> > > recommended sites?
> > >
> > > I appreciate any and all suggestions.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your time, Brian.
> > >
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