Interview with the North American Pumpkin Champion (Part 1)

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Tips, Tricks, and Secrets from Travis Gienger grower of the largest pumpkin ever grown in North America at 2560 pounds. Learn what fertilizers to give your plant to give you a chance at growing a record Pumpkin.
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  • @toddfriermood6658
    @toddfriermood6658 Рік тому +5

    Great video and information Travis and Chris!

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Todd!! Grow’em Big and Beautiful 🧡🎃 this season!

  • @elidalton9755
    @elidalton9755 Рік тому +4

    This is what we need, thank you great video!!! GROW BIG!!!!

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching the video I appreciate it and hope it helps!! Best of luck with your season and Grow’em Big!!

  • @ButchG1253
    @ButchG1253 2 місяці тому +1

    Informative video, thank you both.
    Chris, I can't seem to find your video on butternut squash. Did you make one during your grow season?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks 🙏 I’m going to actually do one on my butternut I have growing this year which is off the current world record seed so it should be good.

  • @MobileMadness-wr1hh
    @MobileMadness-wr1hh 4 місяці тому +1

    When it comes to fertilizing, I see a lot of people do foliage feeding. How much and which types of fertilizers work best for foliar feeding versus putting in the water when watering the roots?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  4 місяці тому

      When it comes to foliar feeding you need to use water soluble fertilizers and you would feed based on needs which you would determine based on your soil test and your plant health, along with the stage of plant/pumpkin growth.

  • @amyturnbull8335
    @amyturnbull8335 3 місяці тому +1

    I looked up the Essential Plus and it says not to be used on Food crops. Man, some of us don't have dedicated patches and would love to use these products but the label stopped me in my tracks.

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  3 місяці тому

      I’m right there with Amy my sweet corn beans and peas are growing right next to my gourd and pumpkins. Are there certain nutrients you’re looking for I could try to make a suggestion?

  • @christopherwertman125
    @christopherwertman125 5 місяців тому +2

    First year trying this from a bare lot. I will be reaching out to the pros after this year's results. It's so neat that there is a whole community for this!

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  5 місяців тому +1

      Awesome!! I look forward to watching your journey!!! When I got involved in this seven years ago, It was interesting that there was a community… but I’ll tell you right now. It’s perhaps of the best communities you could ever get involved with.

  • @troywinterrowd7308
    @troywinterrowd7308 9 місяців тому +1

    when you say snake head vines, is that caused by to much nitrogen?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  9 місяців тому

      Yes the excess nitrogen will lift the vine, kinda like a cobra snake head

  • @chrisdunn4457
    @chrisdunn4457 Рік тому +2

    Amazing watch and thanks for sharing!
    Do you keep your biologicals in the shed and is the shed cooled or does it even matter? I’ve always kept my biologicals in a 65 to 70 degree closet in the house and wondering if I’m wasting my time?
    Thanks Travis

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching the video I appreciate it!!!
      So Travis replied “ There is no climate control in my shed but I keep the doors open so it doesn’t get too hot. As far as winter goes I bring them indoors so they do not freeze” Travis went on to say “ that Douglas Plant health has tested product from rail cars that had frozen and the number of viable microbes was still higher then the amount on the label even after they had been frozen”

    • @chrisdunn4457
      @chrisdunn4457 11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the reply.

  • @Pumpkin_Jason
    @Pumpkin_Jason Рік тому +3

    Great video guys !

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching I really appreciate it!! Grow’em Big!!

  • @Soilsynphony
    @Soilsynphony 6 місяців тому +1

    Where in the world are we buying the stuff?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  6 місяців тому

      You are able to buy some product directly from Travis. Otherwise most of it is available on Amazon and some of it is available at local grow stores and plant nurseries.

  • @barokcacayuran
    @barokcacayuran 3 місяці тому +1

    travis ginger what name of channel

  • @Worldwidegiantgrowers
    @Worldwidegiantgrowers Рік тому +1

    I’m getting in the car now I have cash I should arrive to your house by Saturday night all right hook me up

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому +1

      Come on up Bubba!! 😂

    • @Worldwidegiantgrowers
      @Worldwidegiantgrowers Рік тому +1

      @@GardenofGiants I’m working on the details it’s 500 miles my van is in the shop. It was blowing oil like a Kansas tornado so hopefully I can put together something in the next week or two to make a road trip.

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Do it!!!!!

  • @pilsplease7561
    @pilsplease7561 Місяць тому +1

    Humic is so expensive for me, was trying to put it down to aid organic matter in my lifeless sandy soil

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Місяць тому

      You can buy the raw form in 40 pound bags, for about $18 a bag, goes into my garden every year.

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 Місяць тому

      @@GardenofGiants I can buy the raw form for like $15 for 5 pounds a 50 pound bag is like $120 where I live. I get screwed on all garden products it seems.

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 Місяць тому

      @@GardenofGiants I have been attempting to amend a vineyard that is planted in really brutal sandy soil and I pretty much am deficient in every micronutrient and have a organic matter of 1.80% and a CEC of like 6. So its a been a really uphill battle. I have been putting down a bunch of granular Humics to amend the soil

  • @wildwoodcustomsbytonyscott6504
    @wildwoodcustomsbytonyscott6504 11 місяців тому +1

    Does he have website for products ?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  11 місяців тому

      Unfortunately not but stay tune as we’re going to go through every product he used on another interview with him

  • @frankies-1389
    @frankies-1389 3 місяці тому +1

    What fence material is around his pumpkin plant?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  3 місяці тому

      Silt fence

    • @frankies-1389
      @frankies-1389 3 місяці тому

      @@GardenofGiants Thank you, gonna try and grow some 100-500lb pumpkins this year. No competition from me, I have no interest in growing 2500lb record pumpkins lol.

  • @canheaton
    @canheaton Рік тому +2

    Very great info. I just wish I could afford to buy all that stuff. There's thousands of dollars of product in there

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому +1

      Thanks yea some of these nutrients can be a bit expensive but they are pretty potent so it will last a while generally two or more years… there are companies that sell similar nutrients in much smaller doses making it more affordable, like the Raw line from NPK industries.

    • @chrisdunn4457
      @chrisdunn4457 Рік тому

      When you start growing over 2000 pounds, there’s a bit of money to be spent.;)

    • @twopinacoladas
      @twopinacoladas 6 місяців тому

      @GardenofGiants I litteraly just saw the Raw line at my local garden store and was looking up earlier tonight. Harder to find these types of products in Canada looking to improve this year, learning a lot more about biologicals and microbials :)

  • @barokcacayuran
    @barokcacayuran 3 місяці тому +1

    what name channel in youtube

  • @Kelp_Farming
    @Kelp_Farming 24 дні тому +1

    plant steroids...

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  23 дні тому

      Kelp is the best plant steroid 😎💪💪💪

  • @McMillinGiants
    @McMillinGiants Рік тому +2

    Travis and Chris, thank you so much for the very informative video. Hopefully you guys will grow a giant this year.

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!! Yea I’m excited to see what Travis can do and I have myself busy this year with giants….. Also yours are looking absolutely awesome so keep it up and Grow’em Big!!

  • @ThePumpkinClub
    @ThePumpkinClub Рік тому +2

    Great Video, learn something every time i listen to him

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching and glad you picked up some info!! Grow’em Big!!

  • @juliefaust7237
    @juliefaust7237 Рік тому +3

    Fabulous interview 🎃

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Julie!!! Grow’em Big 🍅

  • @adammomirov8053
    @adammomirov8053 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Adam!! Hope you picked up a thing or two to help your season!!! Best of luck and Grow’em Big!!

  • @jesusisGod1434
    @jesusisGod1434 Рік тому +2

    Someone discovered all the transitions in their video editor! Lol
    This was super interesting! And I have a small patch and I do a daily mix in 5 gallon buckets! Lol I’ll probably reach out to get some help for sure! Thank you Chris for the video!

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and definitely reach out and ask questions whenever!! Best of luck this season and get that personal best!!

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      And yes I have figured out my editing a little lol

  • @clintdyson5765
    @clintdyson5765 Рік тому +2

    Right on guys!

  • @boneman2r
    @boneman2r Рік тому +1

    great video! My pumpkins grow to the size of a volleyball, then rotts out. What fertilizer would you recommend to make my pumpkins continue to grow after pollination 0--0-25?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Are you protecting the bottom of your pumpkin with foam board and sand?
      If you are doing that then I would love to plant size and make sure you have your pumpkin at least 10 to 15 feet out from the crown.
      Finally some fertilizers to really help grow your pumpkin would be potassium, calcium, boron, and maybe a little sulfur along with your kelp and your humic.

  • @chrisdunn4457
    @chrisdunn4457 11 місяців тому +1

    Part 2 now that he’s the WR holder!;)
    What worked and what didn’t.
    He clearly has zero disease yet?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  11 місяців тому

      Yes the interview will consist of how he grew a world record….. And remember he did this outside in Minnesota, no CO2, no fancy electronics, no drip tape, just a four dollar Walmart sprinkler. It’ll be interesting.

  • @ashleighormsby8232
    @ashleighormsby8232 Рік тому +1

    Nice video I had to watch. Thank you

  • @dannymason8476
    @dannymason8476 Рік тому +1

    Hi Chris, are we going to get part 2 of Travis sharing his knowledge?

  • @IAmHumanJake
    @IAmHumanJake Рік тому +1

    Amazing video, i can't remember if i asked you but will you be doing giant carrots?

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому +1

      Yes I will be doing some videos on giant carrots and I’m growing them this year as well.

    • @IAmHumanJake
      @IAmHumanJake Рік тому

      @@GardenofGiants wonderful. Im growing some this year also.

  • @archietheproto7706
    @archietheproto7706 9 місяців тому +1

    Pretty cool, I hope he grows a world record some day!

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  9 місяців тому

      Update: Travis just grew the brand new World Record Pumpkin at 2749 pounds

  • @ItAllAddsUp963
    @ItAllAddsUp963 Рік тому

    Thank you to you both for the info. I downloaded the video. Thanks aain. My goal is only 200 to 500

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      If you follow the tips tricks and secrets that I put out on this channel I don’t see 500 being an issue in fact I think you could set your sights more towards 1000 pounds!! Best of luck this season!!

  • @ItAllAddsUp963
    @ItAllAddsUp963 Рік тому

    Hi to both of you from down the street in White Bear Township
    Thank you both for your advice

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Hey we’re neighbors!!! Thanks for watching and keep following and ask as many questions as you can!!

  • @IAmHumanJake
    @IAmHumanJake Рік тому +1

    What brand meter was that?

  • @baitthehooksilver
    @baitthehooksilver Рік тому +1

    Thanks Guys!!! 😮

  • @GardenTours_Network
    @GardenTours_Network Рік тому +1

    admirable indeed!

  • @mrtimmy-sb6jg
    @mrtimmy-sb6jg Рік тому +1

    wow didnt ask

  • @jeremyterry6408
    @jeremyterry6408 Рік тому +1

    Part 2???

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      It’s coming, trying to pull off a world record right now, but we will get part 2 soon!

  • @PH-Olsen
    @PH-Olsen Рік тому +1

    When is part 2 ready ?😊

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому +1

      Soon!! You’ll be the first to know!

    • @PH-Olsen
      @PH-Olsen 6 місяців тому

      Soon ? ❤​@@GardenofGiants

  • @kennypridemore5466
    @kennypridemore5466 Рік тому +2

    Great guy and great information 👍

  • @Nathan-lt6bw
    @Nathan-lt6bw Рік тому +1

    frost killed my plants sadly.

    • @GardenofGiants
      @GardenofGiants  Рік тому

      Plenty of time to replant and go for 1,000 pounds 👍💪🎃🎃🎃

  • @kennypridemore5466
    @kennypridemore5466 Рік тому +1

    Great video !!