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Netanya,israel

hi.
i new at this site,and in the giant pumpkin hobby.
i live in israel,the weather is usually warm here even in the winter.
i want to know when is the best time to plant my giant pumpkin seeds?

8/8/2011 2:30:10 PM

Pataskala,OH

Looking at the weather data I can find online about Isreal it looks like you should start seeds in December or January. Once it is above 30c there will be too much stress on the plant.

8/8/2011 2:44:43 PM

Netanya,israel

ok.
its strange,beacuse our local species of pumpkins are before harvesting in this days,and the temperature here in the last 2 months is between 28-40c.
SO HOW THE LOCAL PUMPKINS HERE GROW?
IS THE GIANT PUMPKIN NEEDS DIFFRENT CONDITIONS THEN OUR LOCAL BREED PUMPKINS?

8/8/2011 3:25:51 PM

Pataskala,OH

Those pumpkins must be a heat tolerant variety.

8/8/2011 5:22:52 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

If you need seeds let me know!

8/8/2011 6:39:22 PM

Cedar City, Ut

welcome to the world of Giant Pumpkins. I hope you do well..!!!

8/8/2011 9:41:13 PM

Cedar City, Ut

welcome to the world of Giant Pumpkins. I hope you do well..!!!

8/8/2011 9:41:14 PM

Netanya,israel

Ok,but i must having 6 hours of direct sunlight a day right?
And how many times of watering do i need every day?

8/9/2011 12:38:06 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

chen, your local species of pumpkin are prbly a lot shorter growin season than Atlantic Giants!! AG's prbly...60 days for plant growth...then 90 more days for fruit growth. The local pkns are prbly 30 days or more less than that in days to maturity!!! Peace, Wayne

8/9/2011 2:59:51 AM

Netanya,israel

so what time is the best to start seeds in my country(israel).?
is it really december-january?
if i start seeds one or two months from now,is it ok?

8/10/2011 3:51:09 PM

Netanya,israel

Anyone??

8/11/2011 1:01:13 PM

Pataskala,OH

As long as it does not frost you should be fine planting in the winter. If it does frost cover the plant with something to keep the plant from freezing.

8/11/2011 1:27:05 PM

So. Maine

chen , most of the growers in the United States and Canada plan on a 5 to 6 month growing season starting in April and ending in September or October when most of our pumpkin contest and weigh -in's are . Hope this helps you .

8/11/2011 9:57:00 PM