3 Review(s)

Sow 2-3 seeds per mound in loosely packed soil at a depth of 1 inch. Pumpkin seeds will germinate in warm and moist growing conditions. Seedlings will appear within 12 to 15 days when the soil moisture is consistently above 20°C. Thin to one healthiest seedling per mound. Space each growing mound 6-8 feet apart for optimum fruit growth. GROWING REQUIREMENTS PESTS & DISEASES Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, aphids, powdery mildew are the common pests that can attack pumpkin halloween plants. In addition to this, some diseases like wilting, damping off are common. Regular plant check ups and organic solutions like soapy water or diluted neem spray work best to manage this. SOIL Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is ideal for growing pumpkin halloween. Make sure the soil is weed free before planting. SPOT Pick a sunny spot to grow pumpkins with lots of sprawling space. The pumpkin halloween vines will require 70 to 100 sq feet per growing patch. TEMPERATURE The ideal soil temperature for germination of seeds should be between 20 to 25°C. WATERING Pumpkins require a lot of soil moisture to grow well. Water deeply without wetting the vines and foliage too much since that can cause fungal diseases. Mulch to retain optimum soil moisture.