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Old 12-05-2008, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt. View Post
If you try to grow it up0 a cane you'll need to support the weight of the fruit. I'd look at nets you can use for melons as you should get similar sized fruits.
Not if you grow Atlantic Giant as I do! I wouldn't dream of trying to support half a hundredweight of pumpkin.

Best I would think, to find out which type of pumpkin you were given CompoDub? If this can't be ascertained grow it on the bottom just in case!
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