How to save seeds from baby pumpkin

Beibei pumpkin seeds

The seeds of the baby pumpkin can be harvested after it matures. The seeds inside it are its seeds. When harvesting, they need to be cut open, and then the seeds are taken out for selection. After that, they need to be placed in the sun to dry, and then they can be stored after drying.

How long do pumpkin seeds last?

Baby pumpkin seeds can generally be stored for about two months, but they must be stored in a more appropriate way, otherwise the storage time will be shortened.

How to collect seeds for Baby Pumpkin

When collecting seeds of baby pumpkin, it is necessary to do so after it matures. It needs to be cut open, and then the seeds are taken out, washed and dried, and then it can be planted next year.

Beibei Pumpkin Seed Preservation

Baby pumpkin needs to be dried before storage, and then stored in a relatively dry environment. It is best to wrap it with plastic wrap to avoid moisture and prevent it from rotting. As long as the method is appropriate, it can be stored for about two months.

How to plant pumpkin seeds

Baby pumpkin can be planted in spring or autumn. The climate in these two seasons is most suitable for growth, and it can be harvested in November.

1. Buy seeds : Baby pumpkin is a modified variety of pumpkin originating from Japan. Most of the ones seen in supermarkets are green, but not all green pumpkins are Baby pumpkins. Therefore, when buying seeds, we must choose a regular and reliable store to avoid buying fake seeds.

2. Soaking seeds for germination : The seed coat of Beibei pumpkin is relatively thick, so it is necessary to soak the seeds for germination before sowing. First, wrap the seeds with clean gauze and soak them in warm water at about 30 degrees for 4-5 hours. Then scrub the seeds clean and place them in a constant temperature box at 30 degrees for germination. Pay attention to keep the gauze moist during germination.

3. Sowing and planting : When planting, you need to prepare a large planting box with a diameter of about 40-50cm. You also need to prepare loose and fertile soil, and the base fertilizer should be sufficient. You can mix rotted manure into the planting soil, and then you can sow.