Plant to have final stands 3.5 - 4' apart in rows that are 8 - 12' apart. Giant variety pumpkins require 30 to 40 square foot per plant. Fertilizing: A soil pH of 5.5 - 6.8 is ideal. Apply 30 - 50 lbs of nitrogen (N) per acrea broadcast. Apply phosporus and potash based fertilizers prior to planting. (Big max pumpkin seed 1/2 oz pack 2010 was posted and is owned by: Wilda Hensley) |
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