Growing Pumpkins in Containers
Can you grow pumpkins in a container? Well, it depends. Vining pumpkins that need 50 to 100 square feet of space to spread out? Maybe not. Giant pumpkins? Absolutely not. …
growing pumpkins
Planting Pumpkins in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
Pumpkins grow better when you plant the seeds directly in the ground. Ideally, you should prepare your pumpkin patch a growing season in advance to give the soil the time …
Growing Pumpkins from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow pumpkins from seeds or seedlings. Part of it depends on your preference, and part of it depends on your growing season. Check the seed packet for the …
Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Pumpkin Plants
Watering Your Pumpkin Plants
Once your pumpkins are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you don’t get …
Pumpkinpalooza—How to Start Your Own Pumpkin Patch
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing pumpkins—the special Halloween item that’s both a food and a decoration. And planting and harvesting …
