Our 2007 DVD/Video at nearly 2-hours of playing time is packed with good solid growing information on giant pumpkins. We cover a lot this year on plant pruning and covering vines. The 3 types of growth at each leaf axil are examined up close and in detail. Each structure is identified and a grower will learn when and how to either prune out a specific structure or let it grow. 

We demonstrate how to install a 40-foot heavy duty soil warming cable. Actual up close and live action shows the proper depth and spacing, examines the built in thermostat, and even shows a simple way to protect the above ground electrical plug. 

See Joe Jutras take pumpkin growing to a new level with his spectacular 1,689-pound new World Record monster weighed in at Topsfield Fair. We have coverage from Cooperstown, New York with Joe Pukos and Bill Bobier, and show new records at Half Moon Bay, the Puyallup Fair and Paso Robles, California. We interview Pete Glasier with his new California State Record and coax growing tips from some of the World’s best growers.

“HOW TO DO STUFF IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH VIDEO”

Everything you always wanted to know about growing giant pumpkins such as seed starting, early plant care, greenhouses, pollinating, fertilizing and much more! We show great ideas and techniques as demonstrated by top growers. This is a great video for mastering the methods and practices that will help you jump to a new level in growing giant pumpkins.

You will see the latest in watering technology, learn how to construct a temporary cloche to get a jump on the season, and see how to manage those vines and where to set your pumpkin.

We even have room for a quick flashback to 1980 to see events leading up to the devastating explosion of Mount Saint Helens, the actual eruption and the aftermath of this tragic event that killed 56 people.

SPECIAL SEED DISTRIBUTION WITH DVD/VHS VIDEO ORDERS

PACKAGE #1: This year while the supply lasts, we will include free with each 2007 DVD/VHS Video, a seed from our 1,384#, a seed from our 1,161#, a seed from our 936#, and a seed from our 898#. This offer includes 4 World-Class Seeds free.

The cost for this package #1 is $30.00 shipping included

PACKAGE #2: When you purchase both our 2007 DVD/Video and “How to Do Stuff In the Pumpkin Patch” DVD/VHS Video

We will include seeds from our 1,384#, 1,289#, 1,161#, 937#, 936# and the 898#. This offer includes 6 World-Class Seeds, while supply lasts.

The cost for this package #2 is $60.00 shipping included

PACKAGE #3: “THE COMPLETE PACKAGE” You will get our Holland’s Land O’ Giants 2007 DVD/VHS Video and our new “How to Do Stuff In the Pumpkin Patch” DVD/VHS Video, plus a third DVD/VHS Video of your choice. You may choose from our “Highlights” DVD/VHS Video, which covers major events from 1988-2004, or our “Seed Starting-Pollinating & Water Systems” program, or any of our 1997 – 2006 productions. While supplies last you will receive one of our proven Holland Seeds that produced a 1,376# pumpkin in 2007 in Southern California, the 1,014-‘05 Holland. I haven’t even grown the 1,014 yet. When the 1,014’s are gone we will include an 1,161-’05 Holland, which grew our Half Moon Bay 1,223 champ in 2006. After the 1,161’s run out you will still get an 1,166-’05 Holland that produced our 1,112-’06 (the 1,112 grew our 1,161-’07). In addition you will receive one 1,384#, two 1,289#, two 1,161#, one 937#, one 936# and one 898 seeds, for a total of 9 seeds, plus a bonus ticket (total of 3) for our special seed raffle.

The cost for this package #3 is $100.00 shipping included

HOLLAND’S LAND O’GIANTS 2007 SEEDSTOCK

1,384# : 405” (1,142 VanKooten X 1,161 Holland) This was a long, wide, light-colored pumpkin that weighed just about right on the chart. The plant had very aggressive vines and excellent root development at each leaf axil. This pumpkin was a new “personal Best” for me weighed at the Half Moon Bay competition, placing 2nd.

1,289#: 402” (1,231 Pukos X 1,347 Wallace) This was a nice orange pumpkin that had excellent late season growth. The plant was very green and healthy right up to harvest. This pumpkin went somewhat light, but was crossed with a pumpkin that had very thick walls. This one placed 2nd at the Paso Robles, California weigh-off.

1,161#-’07: 372” (1,112 Holland X 1,231 Pukos) This was a very solid, light –colored fruit, that was trouble free and set a new site record at the Pumpkin Palace weigh-off in Orting, Washington. It went 83-pounds over the chart.

937#: 346.5” (634 Fillmore X 995 Holland) It was a beautiful, bright orange pumpkin. The 634# Fillmore came from my 1,134#-03. The healthy plant rooted well and the pumpkin had no stem or cracking issues. This fruit went 64# heavy.

936#: 362.5” (1,086 Holland X 998 Pukos) A 1,086 seed won the National Japanese Weigh-Off. My plant was an aggressive grower and produced a blocky orange pumpkin. The fruit however, weighed light by 62#.

898#: 361.5” (931 Miller X 995 Holland) The 931 Miller can produce white or orange pumpkins. The white ones go heavy, and the orange fruit tend to be light. Mari Lou got a bright orange pumpkin that did go 92# light.

862#: 342” (723 Bobier X 1,231 Pukos) This was a buff-colored pumpkin that was very blocky. It was harvested early for the Puyallup Fair on September 7th. It went 22# over the chart.

DAMAGED PUMPKINS:

1,212#: 387” (1,347 Wallace X 1,142 VanKooten) This was my largest pumpkin until it blossom-split in late August. It was very tall and wide, with good orange color. It had 8”-11” walls everywhere but right at the blossom.

1,157#: 381” (1,161 Holland X 1,142 VanKooten) This pumpkin was shaped and colored exactly like my 1,223# that won at Half Moon Bay in 2006, off the 1,161. It stem split at the end of August, after a heavy rain.

All prices quoted are for North American orders. Overseas orders please contact us for shipping rates at: hollandsgiants@msn.com or phone (253) 840-3575