Pumpkins are lots of fun to grow and even more fun to enjoy, whether they become jack-o-lanterns or delicious pies, breads, etc. And don't forget to bake the seeds for tasty snacks. They are easy-to-grow and require sufficient space for the vines to spread. Excellent in a child's garden.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select sunny location and sow seed when the soil has warmed. Plants prefer fertile soil. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, working in vegetable food and organic matter and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist, weed free, and feed monthly. For large fruit pinch off all but 1 or 2 pumpkins per plant.
Harvesting: Cut from vine, leaving 3 in. of stem when shell is hard.
Germination Time: 7 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity: 100 - 110 Days
Planting Depth: 3/4 in. - 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 3 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 5 - 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 6ft - 8ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 2 - 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
