Does sugar water really maek pumpkins grow faster and biggger?

Question

i read a book where they are growing a pumpkin and the mom said use sugar water.

Answer 1

yes, it is true

Answer 2

I read it was milk

Answer 3

For ALL you need to know about growing pumpkins...

http://www.pumpkinnook.com/growing.htm

They have a large selection on proper fertilization, and sugar water is not mentioned.

I would say that this myth is busted! :D