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| Local Orchards |
| Picking Apples |
| Hayrides and Animals |
| Apple Varieties |
| Apple Cider |
| Apple Pie |
| Pumpkins Too |
| Four Seasons |
| Controlling Pests |
| Conserving an Orchard |
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Pumpkins Too
Soil preparation is the most important factor. After testing and adjusting soil use large quantity of partially decomposed compost. Start seeds in pots early to provide for the longest growing season. Move seedling to warm outside soil and temperatures 65°F or provide mini-greenhouse. Fertilize, first with higher phosphorus for roots, later with balanced fertilizer. Water frequently, fortifying with liquid fertilizer. Growing pumpkins requires gallons of water. After pumpkins start growing, limit vines to one or two. Be ready to adjust vine positions as pumpkins grow larger Make sure pumpkins get as much sun as possible.
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Pumpkins are
everywhere in the autumn in
Massachusetts. Most apple orchards also offer pumpkins in all
shapes and sizes. Many orchards also grow their own pumpkins. Ever wonder how to
grow those giant 100 lb pumpkins? Here's some tips.