How to Plant Pumpkins
The pumpkin is one of the most popular fruits in the entire country. They are an incredibly versatile food as almost every part of the pumpkin can be eaten. They are also a cultural icon as widely used symbol for Halloween. And while most people tend to go to patches or even the grocery story to buy theirs, you're just as capable of growing as many as you want in the comfort of your own yard. This way you can enjoy a pumpkin anytime you want. Read on to learn how to plant pumpkins. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wait until it is sufficiently warm. Cold weather can kill your pumpkins before they've even had a chance to grow.
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Plot out a large space that will accommodate future growth. Pumpkins take up a lot of space so you have to prepare for it ahead of time. Try to provide roughly 10 square feet per seed planted.
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Plan to plant your pumpkins roughly 110 days before you intend to harvest them, give or take one week, as this is how long it usually takes to fully grow.
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Group up to four seeds together in one batch. Avoid planting more than this together in one spot as the competition for resources will be too fierce and you're likely to lose the whole crop.
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Plant each batch roughly 5 feet apart. This will give the pumpkins enough space to realize their full size potential.
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Plant the seeds roughly 1 to 2 inches deep in the soil. Make sure that you don't plant them too deep or too shallow as this will greatly diminish the odds of a successful crop.
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Water regularly, roughly every other day depending on the climate.
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Mix in either solid or liquid fertilizer when watering, especially if the soil is arid or hasn't been tested before.
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