How to grow your own Pumpkins

Posted on August 6, 2007 in latest news

Late summer is the best time to grow your pumpkins and savor a variety of delicacies from your own pumpkins.

All you would need is – full sun and a well drained and highly fertile lose soil with organic matter and pH between 5.8 and 6.8.

Procedure

Pumpkins are propagated by seed. Seeds germinate at the temperature 60F to 105F, although they wont be able to germinate in cold soil. The best temperature would 95 F.
Leave the seeds to germinate for a week with adequate moisture.
Two weeks after your last frost date had passed, check if your soil is about 70F and then plant your germinated seeds.
Make large hills of soil in your garden where you want to grow your pumpkins. Make sure each hill is about 4-8 feet apart from the other.
Within the center of each hill or heap of soil place 2-3 seeds.
Use black plastic mulch to speed the growth and you’ll have 2-3 inch tall plants.
However, a patient wait for a few more weeks would reward you with golden yellow pumpkins.

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