The Potting Shed

Plant Nursery and Tea gardens

Giant pumpkin competition summer 2010

Can you beat the world record for the Atlantic Giant of 1,725lbs or the UK record of 915lb?

Rules

1.       Free seeds available while stocks last

2.       All entrants must attend the weigh –in with their pumpkin entry on the designated weigh-in date

3.       All entrants must register on collecting their free seed, on or after the designated start date

4.       All entries must be grown from the seed provided by the Potting Shed

5.       All pumpkins will be weighed using scales provided by the Potting Shed on the weigh-in day

6.       All entrants are responsible for germinating and  growing on their entry

7.       The potting shed can not be held liable in the case of a plant not thriving (come and get another while stocks last)

8.       All participants do so at their own risk.  Please use correct lifting techniques for the heavy entries

9.       All entrants will grow their pumpkin on their own plot

10. Open to entrants of all ages

Tips for growing your giant pumpkin

Germinate and grow the seed on in the pot provided on a sunny windowsill.   When the roots show at the bottom of the pot, plant out to a prepared area.  To prepare the plot, dig in a good quantity of well rotted manure.  The plot should be in a sunny position and well watered before the young plant is planted.  Water well,  throughout the growing period.  When fruits begin to set,  only allow one or two to grow on.  Pick off non healthy fruits and in the later stages chose just one fruit to grow on to maturity.   You may need help to get your entry to us, so be careful