Tag: Pumpkin

Pumpkins shrivel up because they run out of moisture. Spraying it every day with water mixed with a few drops of bleach will keep it moist and ward off bacteria. As an even easier solution, spray it with a DIY pumpkin preserve spray daily to fight off mold. What to put on pumpkin to keep […]

Plant them in the late spring for a fall or early winter harvest. The most important factors for the best time to grow pumpkins are the soil and weather conditions. How late in the season can you grow pumpkins? Pumpkins generally need to be planted outside after the last chance of frost has passed. However, […]

winter squash. Pumpkins are considered a winter squash as opposed to softer-skinned ‘summer squash’ such as marrows and courgettes. Are there pumpkins in summer? Not all pumpkins are the same. There are actually dozens of different varieties of pumpkin. They are split into winter and summer pumpkins, based on how long you can keep them. […]

Applications. Mellow Yellow pumpkins are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, roasting, simmering, and grilling. The flesh can be sliced and roasted as an accompaniment to cooked meats, baked into casseroles, stirred into risotto or pasta, or diced andossed into soups, stews, and chilis. Can yellow pumpkin be eaten raw? Although most people […]

autumn. Harvested in September and October, pumpkins are an autumn favorite for Americans. In fact, the U.S. is one of the top producers of pumpkins in the world. What month are pumpkins ready? However, it can generally be stated that the pumpkin harvest begins between the end of August and the end of October. With […]

A favorite among children and gardeners, the pumpkin plant is a fast grower that provides a lot of fruit. An abundance of fruit can equal a rich harvest of pumpkins, but often, the pumpkins rot before they are ready to pick. Rot is usually caused by excess soil moisture, which is a breeding ground for […]

With a little luck the fruits will mature more, although they may not turn all the way orange. They are still edible and can be used in a variety of recipes. What can I do with an immature pumpkin? Harvesting the Immature Pumpkins Harvest unripe pumpkins in the same way as ripe pumpkins, meaning cut […]

Add nitrogen-rich ingredients to the vegetative pile, including coffee grounds, manure and kitchen scraps. For the fruiting pile, focus on potassium-rich ingredients such as banana peels and wood ash, as well as phosphorus-rich ingredients such as grass clippings. How do you make homemade pumpkin fertilizer? Epsom salt. Prepare a foliar spray using Epsom salts for […]

Most plants grow faster in the evening and at night than they do during the day. The same holds for pumpkins. In recent years, research on circadian rhythms in plants has shown that the night-time growth spurts of plants is under control of the plants biological clock. Do plants grow at night or during the […]

Milk is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Plants, including pumpkin plants, need a wide variety of minerals (micro-nutrients) to grow both plant and fruit. Among those minerals, milk is rich in calcium. Calcium is essential in helping all plants to take up other needed nutrients. Do pumpkins grow better with milk? Given that pumpkins need […]

Treatment can include water-soluble magnesium sulfate, commonly sold as Epsom salts, or magnesium oxide dispensed through drip irrigation. One tablespoon of Epsom salts per gallon of water may be sprayed on pumpkin leaves instead. What is the best fertilizer for pumpkins? Top 5 Best Fertilizers For Pumpkins Burpee Organic Bone Meal Fertilizer (My Top Pick) […]

Pumpkin vines love to climb; in fact, they’ll climb over anything near them if you aren’t careful. This makes them an excellent choice for vertical gardens in generals. The type of vertical garden you choose, however, should depend on the type of pumpkin you’re growing. Do pumpkins need a trellis? Pumpkins need strong, sturdy vertical […]

While some pumpkin varieties can grow up to 20 feet long, many newer types are more compact. But “compact” is a relative term, and these vines still require plenty of room. Smaller types typically need about six square feet of ground. Do pumpkins keep growing? Here’s how to know when to harvest pumpkins in your […]

Some gardeners promote branching to get more pumpkins by pinching the tips out of main vines when they reach about 2 feet long. You can also increase the yield on a vine by removing all female flowers (these have a small swelling at the base of the bloom) for the first 3 weeks. Which PGR […]

Frame trellises allow the plant to climb up two sides. Use 1 by 2 or 2 by 4 lumber for a pumpkin vine frame trellis. You can also opt for a tepee trellis made of sturdy poles, 2 inches (5 cm.) thick or more, lashed tightly together with rope at the top, and sunk deep […]

Set the pumpkins in a single layer on bales of hay, cardboard, or wooden shelves. If you’d like, you can hang them in mesh produce sacks. Storing pumpkins on concrete leads to rot. Properly stored pumpkins keep for at least three months and may last as long as seven months. How long will pumpkins keep […]

Often, pumpkins rot on the vines before they are ready to pick. This can happen directly after the flowering stage or sadly while the pumpkin is growing before you can harvest. Rot is usually caused by excess soil moisture, which is a breeding ground for fungal issues. What happens if you leave pumpkins on the […]

Generally, pumpkins take 90-120 days to mature after seeds are planted, depending on the variety. Pumpkins are ripe when they are fully colored and have a hard rind and woody stem. Carefully cut off the stem with a knife, leaving several inches of stem on the pumpkin. How fast can you grow pumpkins? Most types […]

The package states, “Proudly Made in the USA.” But as others have written, the truth is that the seeds themselves are sourced from China. I just confirmed this with Go Raw. Do all pumpkin seeds come from China? Most peptitas found in U.S. stores are grown in China. They are grown with a shell, processed […]

Giant pumpkins need a lot of water and sugar, and they need it fast. A typical giant pumpkin grows from seed to huge orange squash in only 120 to 160 days. At peak growth, it’s putting on 15 kilograms (33 pounds) every day. That’s like daily adding a two-year-old child to its mass. What’s the […]