When is the best time to plant pumpkins?

Pumpkin planting time

Pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It takes about ten days for pumpkin to sprout after planting. Generally, the pumpkin blooms from May to July, and its fruiting period is generally from July to September.

Pumpkins are more suitable for sowing in spring and autumn, because the temperature in spring and autumn is relatively stable and will not freeze the roots of the pumpkins. Moreover, the climate in these two seasons is very mild, which is more suitable for the growth of pumpkins.

Pumpkin sowing method

1. Seed selection

Generally, to ensure a certain yield of pumpkin, it is necessary to screen the seeds. Choosing healthier seeds before planting can greatly increase the survival rate.

2. Site selection

Before planting, choose a sunny place and use breathable and fertile soil.

3. Planting

Generally, when planting pumpkins, you should plant them on a sunny day, then sprinkle the seeds in the soil and water them thoroughly.

Pumpkin Planting Tips and Techniques

1. Generally, when planting pumpkins, you need to choose a place with light. If the light time is not enough during the growth period, it will affect its yield.

2. When caring for pumpkins, you need to set up a frame in time. After its seedlings grow taller, you need to build a frame about one and a half meters high to help it continue to grow.