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Pumpkins do bestwhen the seeds are planted directly in the ground. Wait until the plant soil is70ºF or more before sowing seeds outdoors. Optimum soil temperature is 95ºF.Pumpkins are tender plants which are very sensitive to the cold.
Pick a site withfull sun (to light shade).
Pumpkins also needlots of space for sprawling vines. Vine varieties need 50 to 100 square feetper hill. However, if your garden space is limited, no worries! Plant pumpkinsat the edge of the garden and direct vine growth across the lawn or sidewalk.The vines will only be bothersome for a few weeks. You can also grow pumpkinsin big 5-to-10-gallon buckets! Or, try miniature varieties.
Pumpkins are big,greedy feeders which need very rich soil that is well-drained and not toosoggy. Mix lots of compost and aged manure into the planting site before yousow seeds or transplant. Learn more about soil amendments and preparing soilfor planting.
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