Can pumpkins be potted?

Can pumpkins be potted?

Pumpkins can be grown in pots. Just choose plump and fresh pumpkin seeds and sow them. Generally, potted pumpkins are mainly for viewing. If you want to get more fruits, it is more suitable to plant them in the ground.

Potted pumpkins should be planted in larger pots. The diameter and height of the pots should be more than 30 cm. The pots should be replaced as the plants grow. If properly maintained, they can bloom and bear fruit.

Pumpkin pot cultivation method

1. Soil

Pumpkin does not have high requirements for soil, and soil preparation does not need to be too complicated. Peat soil, garden soil, river sand, etc. can be used for preparation. A small amount of base fertilizer should be added before planting.

2. Lighting

Pumpkins like light, so when growing in potted plants, they need to be placed in a well-lit location, but in summer, the plants should also be protected from strong sunlight.

3. Temperature

Pumpkins prefer a warm growing environment. The most suitable growing temperature is 15-35℃. They should be kept indoors in winter and spring and moved outdoors after the temperature warms up.

4. Moisture

Pumpkin likes moisture. When it is a seedling, it needs to be watered every day. After the fruit grows, the demand for water will increase, and it needs to be watered 2-3 times a day.

5. Pruning

The fruits of potted pumpkins are relatively small, so the plants need to be pruned in time. All side branches other than the main branches should be cut off, leaving only the main vine.