Has anyone grown pumpkins before

I've tried butternut squash and had no luck, so giving pumpkins a try this year. They should look like these if they do mature.

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OverTheHill · 61-69, M

We've tried at our home garden, but haven't had the best success with getting a larger pumpkin. They end up much smaller.

meggie · F

@OverTheHill well if we get a hot summer I think they'll do ok, but you never can tell in the UK.

pride49 · 31-35, M

@OverTheHill you gotta pinch off all the new blooms and such so the plant focuses on growing just one pumpkin to get the giant ones. They like fertilizer. Spread it on the ground around the plant the rain will soak it in

OverTheHill · 61-69, M

@pride49 Thanks

pride49 · 31-35, M

@OverTheHill Also you can buy giant pumpkin seeds