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Depth to Plant
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Spacing Between Plants |
Spacing Between Rows |
Days to Germinate (Sprout)
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Planting Season
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Plant Size
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No. of Plants per sq. ft.
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Soil Requirements
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| 1-2" deep |
1 plant needs about 20 sq. feet |
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7 - 10 days | 65 F + | May-June | 20-30 feet long | 1 plant needs about 20 sq. feet |
Prefers soil with pH levels of 5.5 - 7.5 and well drained |
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| Growing Pumpkins (source) |
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Most varieties will take between 85 - 125 days to mature. The larger variety of pumpkin, usually will take the longest time to mature.
Choose a full sun location with 20-30 feet for the vines to grow. Your site also should have good drainage. Try working some compost into the area where you'll be planting your pumpkins. This will create a nice, rich soil bed. Plant your seeds 1 - 2 inches deep. Germination usually takes place within 7 - 10 days, and once they do, add a little bit more compost around your seedling. This will help keep weeds down and help to retain moisture.
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When to Plant
THINGS TO REMEMBER: Choose a full sun location with 20-30 feet for the vines to grow. Your site also should have good drainage. Try working some compost into the area where you'll be planting your pumpkins. This will create a nice, rich soil bed. Plant your seeds 1 - 2 inches deep. Germination usually takes place within 7 - 10 days, and once they do, add a little bit more compost around your seedling. This will help keep weeds down and help to retain moisture.
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