Why Would You Say To Feed A Giant Pumpkin Milk! One Is An Animal Product In The Other A A Vegetable They Do Not Go Together. And A

Question

s a giant pumpkin grower myself I would never cut open a vine for any reason!! Please stop giving people misleading information as a giant pumpkin grower the milk thing is a myth. Animal product vegetable product when mixed go Rancid eventually look at your compost bin!!

Answer 1

In the article, she is not advocating for using the milk, she gives several reasons not to, including the high cost of milk vs. fertilizer, how cutting a slit in the vine will open it up to disease and pests, and lastly, the milk going rancid. She does give instructions for those who, despite the down side, want to give it a try.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/milk-fed-pumpkins.htm