{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"SoCal Giants","home_page_url":"https://socalgiants.com","description":"SoCal Giants","author":{"name":"SoCal Giants"},"items":[{"id":"https://socalgiants.com/f/controlling-powdery-mildew","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b35dbb70-b635-4053-b98d-b6fe8467d9d8/IMG_7684.jpeg\"/><p>Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease on pumpkin plants (and other cucurbits), primarily caused by the obligate parasite Podosphaera xanthii (formerly Sphaerotheca fuliginea). It appears as white to gray powdery patc...</p>","url":"https://socalgiants.com/f/controlling-powdery-mildew","title":"Controlling Powdery Mildew","summary":"Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease on pumpkin plants (and other cucurbits), primarily caused by the obligate parasite Podosphaera xanthii (formerly Sphaerotheca fuliginea). It appears as white to gray powdery patc...","date_modified":"2026-06-12T02:10:08Z"},{"id":"https://socalgiants.com/f/managing-your-atlantic-giant-pumpkin-plant","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b35dbb70-b635-4053-b98d-b6fe8467d9d8/Plant%20Layout.png\"/><p>Let’s chat about managing your plant. A well-planned approach to how you orient, direct, and maintain your plant will have a massive impact on how large your Atlantic Giant Pumpkin is.</p>","url":"https://socalgiants.com/f/managing-your-atlantic-giant-pumpkin-plant","title":"Managing Your Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Plant","summary":"Let’s chat about managing your plant. A well-planned approach to how you orient, direct, and maintain your plant will have a massive impact on how large your Atlantic Giant Pumpkin is.","date_modified":"2026-05-05T02:51:40Z"},{"id":"https://socalgiants.com/f/fungicide-rotations-managing-diseases","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b35dbb70-b635-4053-b98d-b6fe8467d9d8/IMG_3113.jpeg\"/><p>Giant pumpkins are susceptible to several diseases, especially in Southern California’s warm climate. Our soils almost never freeze, and this allows some diseases to persist and even thrive.</p>","url":"https://socalgiants.com/f/fungicide-rotations-managing-diseases","title":"Fungicide Rotations & Managing Diseases","summary":"Giant pumpkins are susceptible to several diseases, especially in Southern California’s warm climate. Our soils almost never freeze, and this allows some diseases to persist and even thrive.","date_modified":"2026-04-30T09:32:26Z"},{"id":"https://socalgiants.com/f/nutrient-needs-of-giant-pumpkins-through-the-growing-stages","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b35dbb70-b635-4053-b98d-b6fe8467d9d8/IMG_7431.jpeg\"/><p>Giant pumpkins are heavy feeders. Giving them the right nutrients at the right time is one of the keys to growing a monster fruit.</p>","url":"https://socalgiants.com/f/nutrient-needs-of-giant-pumpkins-through-the-growing-stages","title":"Nutrient Needs of Giant Pumpkins Through the Growing Stages","summary":"Giant pumpkins are heavy feeders. Giving them the right nutrients at the right time is one of the keys to growing a monster fruit.","date_modified":"2026-04-24T14:59:30Z"},{"id":"https://socalgiants.com/f/growing-giant-pumpkins-for-beginners-a-socal-guide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b35dbb70-b635-4053-b98d-b6fe8467d9d8/WYZE_1756400876.590324.jpeg\"/><p>Growing giant pumpkins is challenging but incredibly rewarding. These massive fruits can weigh hundreds of pounds with the right care. This guide is not going to thoroughly explain any one topic, but instead will be a ge...</p>","url":"https://socalgiants.com/f/growing-giant-pumpkins-for-beginners-a-socal-guide","title":"Growing Giant Pumpkins for Beginners: A SoCal Guide","summary":"Growing giant pumpkins is challenging but incredibly rewarding. These massive fruits can weigh hundreds of pounds with the right care. This guide is not going to thoroughly explain any one topic, but instead will be a ge...","date_modified":"2026-04-17T08:43:05Z"}]}