Three pumpkins growing together among leaves - George Rose/Getty Images Few plants are more synonymous with autumn than pumpkins, whether you're growing a pumpkin patch for jack-o'-lanterns or ...

Large orange pumpkins on the vine in a pumpkin patch with low sun in the sky - Christian Feldhaar/Getty Images Growing any autumn crop in your garden requires some dedication, attention, and the ...

The trick is to grow a big vine that will carry a lot of "fuel" to the pumpkin, without using too much energy that could be bulking up its fruit. The secret to getting a plant "cranking," Gienger said ...

ANOKA, Minn. — On a chilly April morning, Travis Gienger took his first gamble of the 2025 season. The world-champion giant-pumpkin grower typically starts his seeds indoors. But this year he was out ...

John Gichuki on his pumpkin farm in Nyeri. For healthy crop, add manure to the soil every two weeks. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] How can I start planting pumpkin? This is a question many farmers ask me.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Argue all you want, but fall is the season of pumpkins. These tender vegetables enhance the taste of pies and spiced lattes, and instill a ...

ANOKA, Minn. — On a chilly April morning, Travis Gienger took his first gamble of the 2025 season. The world-champion giant-pumpkin grower typically starts his seeds indoors. But this year he was out ...

Growing any autumn crop in your garden requires some dedication, attention, and the ultimate fall to-do list for the garden of your dreams. But you can't just follow a generic to-do list and hope it ...

Growing giant pumpkins begins with growing giant vines, which, by midseason, sprawl across hundreds of square feet. Growers often hand-pollinate just one blossom per vine. The trick is to grow a big ...