How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins, III
WCGP,
III: Published in
2003, How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins,
III (Hard Cover Edition)
The
reader will find much in this third book in a trilogy of information
on growing giant pumpkins. How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins, III
presents the newest information on cultural methods, who’s who,
and records. New ideas about plant size and pruning strategies throw
a whole new light on the grower with only a small area to devote to
giant pumpkins. New discoveries involving the use of considerably more
calcium in feeding programs, a steadily growing consensus on the use
of nitrogen, the beginnings of a real effort at applying genetic theory
in pollination strategies, how-to select the best seed, and the controversial
subject of genetic manipulation, all required an airing here.
The explosion in the number of growers gathering information via the
internet, either through website information, or through open forums
with other growers via message boards, has become a major accelerator
in the learning curve of all growers. Seed auctions, message boards,
and a site devoted entirely to maintaining a database of pumpkin genetic
backgrounds, all contribute to a shortening of the time it takes to
succeed in this sport. I would be remiss if I did not spend the time
to write about these valuable resources, and convey any new discoveries
to you.Written as a sequel to both WCGP, I & II, it still, however,
provides all the neccessary information for a new grower to be successful
in their very first year growing the Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin.
It can be a great companion to either or both WCGP I & II, or a
stand alone reference for a new or experienced gardener. Beautifully
illustrated, it contains 500 all, new, color images.
WCGP, III:
192 pages...500 color images...$29.95 US
