When is pumpkin harvested? Harvest time and season

Pumpkin Harvest Time

Pumpkins generally mature in July to September in autumn and are available in September and October. They are usually available about 10 days after fruiting. They are vegetables that mature in late summer and early autumn. September is the best time to harvest them and the market price is around 3-4 yuan per catty.

Pumpkin growth cycle

Pumpkins can be sown in spring or autumn, planted in spring from January to March and in autumn from July to August. The plants have strong adaptability to soil and are more suitable for growing in a warm, humid and well-lit environment. The suitable temperature for growth and development is 18-32℃. They have strong drought resistance but are not resistant to waterlogging. The growth cycle is about 4-6 months.

Pumpkin varieties and origins

There are many varieties of pumpkins. The more common ones include large millstone pumpkin, cream pumpkin, honey pumpkin, snake pumpkin, small millstone pumpkin, ox leg pumpkin, yellow wolf pumpkin, etc.

Pumpkin is native to Central America. Currently, the main producing areas in my country are Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian, Henan, Yunnan and other provinces. Among them, the pumpkin in Henan and the camel neck pumpkin in Hebei are very famous.