Growing Competition Pumpkin Vegetable Garden Seeds

Competition Pumpkin 400 lb. Plus Seed Growth Habits:

Growing Competition Pumpkin seeds requires a good amount of space in the garden, as they have a low, vining growth habit. Give these giant pumpkin seeds plenty of compost, water, and sunlight to help them produce pumpkins weighing 400 lbs. or more.

Various Uses for Competition Pumpkins:

Giant pumpkins are grown primarily for pumpkin competitions, which are a rich part of the history of North America. Today, pumpkin competitions are held globally, as the fun challenge of growing enormous pumpkins has spread around the world.

Competition 400 lb. Plus Giant Pumpkin Benefits:

Giant pumpkins that are 400 lbs. or more are ideal for growing huge pumpkins for competitions at county and state fairs.

While competition pumpkins are normally grown for their size and not bred for eating the way pie pumpkins are, they can be eaten. If you choose to use the flesh of competition pumpkins, it will have the same type of nutritional benefits that come from pumpkins grown for their flavor. Pumpkins contain significant amounts of vitamins, especially vitamin A, minerals, and antioxidants, such as beta carotene.

Additional Information:

Need tips for growing a competition pumpkin that weighs 400 lbs. or more?

To grow a giant pumpkin that's worthy of entering in a competition, one plant should only be allowed to produce a single pumpkin. Once you've chosen a pumpkin to concentrate on, you will need to pinch off all of the other flowers that start to grow on the plant.

Giant pumpkins grow quite rapidly once the fruit is set, so you'll want to be prepared to provide at least 1" of water each week and to stick to a feeding schedule that provides the right nutrients for the pumpkin.

While competition-size giant pumpkins need a lot of water to grow so large, poorly draining or heavy soils are not favored, as they can lead to disease.

Seeds Per Package:

• 7 Seeds