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Lodi, California

About how many sf of soil do long gourds need? Thank you!

1/5/2014 12:57:45 PM

British Columbia, Canada

At least 2' by 2' by 2'. the more the better.

1/5/2014 1:33:07 PM

Bloomington Indiana

6'x6' at planting site, but trellis is in the edge of pumpkin patch and roots run out in patch 20' or more.

1/5/2014 1:36:27 PM

British Columbia, Canada

Try giving this a read Ashton: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=83

1/5/2014 1:40:48 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

My planting sites are about 5' square with room for roots to run farther. I have found that they respond well to foliar feeding once the gourd sets. I use a mix of soluble tomato fertilizer (Schultz or T-N-T) and molasses. The tomato food has higher potassium than regular Miracle Gro types. I like the Schultz as it has some micro nutrients too.

1/5/2014 2:58:37 PM