Beautiful Halloween pumpkins are not just a fall decoration!
Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), pumpkin (a variety of the species Cucurbita maxima) and squash (Cucurbita pepo), to name a few, are plants that many gardeners like to grow for fun, but also very often for gluttony. also.
Growing pumpkins is not difficult and is even a popular garden activity, ideal for teaching children how to start a backyard garden. Therefore, I offer you in a few minutes to discover a few more tips for growing a pumpkin, pumpkin or pumpkin from seeds.
When to plant pumpkin seeds?
Before you can grow pumpkin seeds, you need to know when to plant the seeds. When you sow your pumpkin seeds, first ask yourself what you plan to do with them. If you plan to make Halloween lanterns from your pumpkins, plant your pumpkins outside after there is a chance of frost and the soil temperature is at least 18°C. They grow faster in warm weather than in cold weather. This means that the ideal month to sow pumpkin seeds changes depending on where you live. So, in colder parts of the country, the best time to sow pumpkin seeds is late May, and in warmer parts of the country,
On the other hand, if you plan to enjoy your pumpkin earlier as a food crop (or for a giant pumpkin contest), you can start your pumpkin seedlings indoors about two to three weeks before the last frost date in your area. .
Where to find pumpkin seeds?
The easiest way is to collect the seeds in a pumpkin that you bought at a grocery store, preferably organic. Core the pumpkin and clean the prettiest seeds for your future seeds.
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How to plant pumpkin seeds outdoors?
When planting pumpkin seeds outdoors, remember that pumpkins need an incredible amount of space to grow. It is recommended to have a minimum of 6m² for each floor. When the soil temperature is at least 18°C, you can sow your pumpkin seeds outdoors. Pumpkin seeds will not germinate in cold soil. Make a small mound of soil in the center of your chosen spot to help the sun warm the pumpkin seeds. The faster the soil warms, the faster the pumpkin seeds will germinate. In the mound, plant three to five pumpkin seeds about 3cm deep. Once the pumpkin seeds germinate, select two of the healthiest ones and remove the ugly ones.
How to plant pumpkin seeds indoors?
Place some potting soil in a cup or container with holes for drainage. Sow two to four pumpkin seeds 2 cm deep in the soil. Water the pumpkin seeds enough so that the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Place the cup in a heated mini greenhouse . or if you don’t have one, in a warm place near a very sunny window. Once the seeds have sprouted, thin everything out, keeping the strongest seedlings, then place the seed and cutting under a light source (window light or fluorescent bulb). Keeping the seedling in the heated mini-greenhouse allows for much faster growth. Once all danger of frost has passed in your area, move the squash plant to your vegetable garden. Carefully remove the pumpkin seedling from the cut, avoiding disturbing the plant’s roots. Dig a hole 3 to 5 cm deeper and wider than the root ball of your squash plant and fill the hole. Tap around the squash plant and water thoroughly.
Growing pumpkins can be a very rewarding and fun activity. So take the time to try the experiment with your kids and germinate your own pumpkin seeds in your garden.