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Hi

This is my first year on growing giant pumpkins. I live in Puerto Rico, a bright, sunny, beautiful island in the Caribbean. We have tropical weater wich is basically summer all year long.

My first plant did not get too much soil preparation. Seeds were bought at home depot so I'm not expecting huge pumpkin. Is very young at 4 feet on lenght and only gets fertilizer every week and water two times a day. On very hot days leafs get a little dull because lots of heat by direct sunlight. I guess I need to cover the plant a little until it grows bigger and stronger.

I'm about to plant the seeds for the second plant. I went to read more and learn the importance of genetics. I got seeds from parents that weight 2,000 pounds. For this one, terrain will be conditioned with manure, hay and many other nutrients. Also, I will be installing soaker hoses controlled by electrical sensors that measure soil humidity and temperature. Is there an specific amount of manure to be added for example per square foot or similar? What are important tips I must know on soil preparation?

Any tips or recomendations from the more experieced growers that may help my plants? I appreciate all the help you guys can provide.

Thanks!

6/2/2015 1:02:15 PM

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Just increase drainage best possible because the rain will happen!

Manure compost... just enough to increase soil structure it is hard to say not knowing your soil,

shade atleasttt for the growing tips back about 4-5 leaves is going to be a near must, just keep it cool and healthy and you will be happy

6/2/2015 7:39:34 PM

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