jbgruver - 5/21/2024 08:12
As mentioned in the Spruce article, you need giant pumpkin genetics if you want to grow giant pumpkins.
Many garden centers sell packets of "Atlantic Giant" seeds for a few dollars which have the potential to produce multiple pumpkins well over 100 lbs.
For top end genetics
(>2000 lb potential
), you will have to pay a lot more.
For example:
https://www.worldclassgardening.com/products/seeds/pumpkin
https://wallacewow.com/collections/wallaces-giant-pumpkin-seeds
Regarding fertility, a standard corn fertility program is more than enough to produce pumpkins > 200 lbs.
The seeds are from a fellow that competes in the giant pumpkin competition at the State Fair.
Joel
WIU Agriculture