Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 3 Entries. Sunday, May 16 View Page This is my first try at growing a giant pumpkin. I planted AG but other than that I have no idea what the seed type is. I have already made many newbie mistakes. I did not file my seeds or soak them. I planted in peat pots on March 31 and set them in the garden April 15. I mixed in my own compost made of horse manure, hay, chicken bedding and table scraps. My goal is 600# so wish me luck. Monday, May 17 View Page We got lots of rain. Notice a few bites out of one of my pumpkins. Going to spray the pesky suckers when I know the rain is finished for a day or two. Tuesday, May 18 View Page My first female flower.