Once the Russians reached the islands in the 18th century they found a pseudo-etymology from Russian kurit (ÐºÑÑÐ¸ÑÑ - to smoke) due to the continual fumes and steam above the islands from volcanoes.
An early, indoor start - Giant pumpkin plants require 140 days or more from the time you plant a seed, to the time you harvest the fruit. Growers seeking to break the world record, start seeds in mid to late April, and harvest fruit in early October. That means as many as 160 days, from when the seed was planted!
Pumpkins need between 90 and 120 days after planting the seeds before harvest time. For the best growth, pumpkins prefer air temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The soil temperature should be above 65 degrees Fahrenheit before you plant pumpkins.