Tuesday, June 05, 2012

The Giant Awakes...

Finally I have germination of my Paton Twins giant pumpkin!  I planted the first of two very expensive seeds on 30th April and nothing at all has happened, it failed to germinate.  Just a few days ago I planted the second seed and just one day after germinating the seed leaves are about 3 inches across!
I have been preparing a mound on which to plant it.  The contents of a compost bin, chicken manure, composted grass clippings and well rotted horse manure.  This lovely pile has been sitting for weeks waiting for lift off.  Stand by!
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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:40 PM

    That thing germinated in just one day?? Are you sure it isn't the first one coming up belatedly? (No, I'm sure you would have sown the seed in a separate pot...)
    I have gone for the opposite approach - I have "Butterbush" a squash that is bred for compactness.

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  2. Anonymous7:59 PM

    Very impressive growth.

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  3. Carrie8:41 PM

    hurrah! best wishes little Giant x

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  4. Kelli10:26 PM

    I had a similar experience sowing courgette seed this year, with the second sowing germinating in only a few days. Funny that. Hope you have great success with your pumpkin. I'm growing Jack O Latern and Mammath this year.

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  5. LindaG2:01 AM

    Good luck! Hope you get your giant pumpkin!

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  6. Anonymous8:25 AM

    wow... looks like this could be huge,
    good luck! and progress reports please...

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  7. mypatch2511:19 PM

    Look forward to seeing the pics. I'm growing Atlantic giant pumpkin this year!

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