Want to grow Giant Pumpkin in Hawaii

18 years ago

I was thinking of having a giant pumpkin growing contest at our school garden and am asking to see how much time/space we need to grow it and if anyone sees potential problems with this in Hawaii. We have a 90' x 30' garden with clay/sandy soil with average PH. Not too much rain before October but ready access to water. We start school in late July. I don't expect to grow 1000 pounders. Just big enough to get the kids in the garden club excited and maybe to auction off at the farmers market. Any comments?

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rainydays
18 years ago
There is a guy who grows on Maui...His last name is Bukert..Goes by Pumpkin Dork. Please check out BigPumkins.com and find his diary..while there sign in and we will help you achieve your goals... Shannon
kaimiloa
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks Shannon, I will follow up with "Pumpkin Dork" : ) and BigPumkins.
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naturehawaii
7 years ago
The Komohana ag extension is currently having a pumpkin growing contest. A few weeks ago at the annual plant sale they were giving away giant pumpkin starts to any one who wanted to participate in the contest. Their edible pumpkin variety can get to be 400 + lbs. My wife and I have one and are hoping for the best they also have giant watermelons that can get as large as 120 lbs. Personally I think the watermelon would be a more interesting adventure, as it could be consumed by the class.

If you don't have any luck let me know and I will forward the e-mail of the lady that is running the contest. I'm confident she will be able to help you get going.

Aloha David