See? It can be done, and outside too. They do require some space: One of the blooms: The largest pumpkin: The second one isn't as big, but is ripening: And a third one that's growing well, but we doubt that it will manage to ripen: A close-up of the Calendula and Tropaeolum also growing in the pumpkin patch: Now, fingers crossed that we'll be making pumpkin cakes this autumn!
Oh I knew you could do it all along Droopy! Your climate seems similar to mine but a bit warmer. I've picked 14 so far off my vines ~ that's a LOT of pie!
Well done Droopy. I'm so pleased to see that you can grow pumpkins where you are. Now if only I had the space I'd see if I could manage to grow them over here too.
We've generally got cold summers, but this summer has been rather warm, and wet too, so I guess we've had good pumpkin conditions. I think we've fertilized too little since we didn't manage to get more fruit. Eileen, I'm positive you could grow them too.
Well done droopy. You've even done better on your pumpkins then I have. I have plenty of vine and flowers but only 1 pumpkin and its still yellow. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that even the 3rd pumpkin will have time to ripen.
Great pumpkins growing at 62 degrees north, hope that last one ripens too. But you can use it for fall decorating if nothing else....or paint it white and make a snowman head for winter decorating. I tried pumpkins a couple of years ago, very long and strong vine with lots of blooms then the squash borers found it
If that last baby doesn't ripen, you can use it almost like a courgette, skin and all. I like the little ones stuffed, roasted and sliced. mmmm. Proper autumn winter nosh. I have to say, I hate the dark nights, the rain and the greyness, but I love autumn colours and the autumn menu.
Thanks for your kind comments, and thank you for the food tips, EJ. I just told my husband that he might face some culinary challenges this autumn, and he actually looked pleased. He loves to cook.
Looking good, Droopy. Have you cut the ends of those vines off yet? You could also remove flowers as you see the buds--they take energy for something that will not come to anything anyway. The thing now is, that you are in a race against the clock to get all your pumpkins orange and ripe, so all the little tricks that you can do to funnel the energy into the fruits only, you should be doing now to give the pumpkins the best chance of getting as ripe as possible. Hahaha...I know you didn't ask for any advice, don't be angry--it was ment well.
Thank you Jewell. Yes, Mother, I have cut the ends off the vines and I do remove most of the flowers if the weather is good enough to venture out in. You know your advice is always appreciated, Sjoerd.
