Only for Organic – Pumpkin Seeds 🎃
Pumpkins are nutritious, easy-to-grow vegetables that produce large, flavorful fruits perfect for cooking, baking, and soups. The sprawling vines provide an abundant harvest, and their seeds are also edible and packed with nutrients.
How to Grow Pumpkin:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Keep 3-4 feet between plants and 6-8 feet between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives best at 20°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 7-10 days under optimal conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter (pH 6.0-7.5).
- Watering: Requires consistent moisture; water deeply once or twice a week.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Use compost or organic fertilizers every 3-4 weeks to promote growth.
- Weeding: Keep the area weed-free to prevent competition for nutrients.
- Pruning: Remove excessive vines to direct plant energy towards fruit production.
- Pest & Disease Control: Watch out for aphids, powdery mildew, and fruit borers; use neem oil or natural pesticides if needed.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Pumpkins are ready in 90-120 days when the skin hardens and turns deep orange or yellow (depending on the variety).
- Harvesting Tip: Cut the pumpkin with a sharp knife, leaving 2-3 inches of stem for better storage.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place for several months.