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Sow seeds directly in the soil. Make sure the temperature is ideal before sowing.Plant seeds in rows or “pumpkin hills” which are the size of small pitcher mounds.Prepare the hills in advance with old manure dug deep into the soil (12 to 15 inches).Plant the seeds 1 inch deep (4 to 5 seeds per mound). Space mounds 4 to 8 feet apart.Your plants should develop in less than a week and sprout within 5 to 10 days. When the plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 2 to 3 plants per hill by snipping off unwanted plants.Watering-Pumpkins are thirsty plants and need lot of water. Water one litre per week.Soil-They prefer very rich soil that is well-drained and not too soggy. The ideal pumpkin plant soil should have a pH range of 5.5-7.5.Spot-Choose a spot that receives plenty of sunlight to light shade.Temperature:Seeds will germinate at 15°C (60°F), but they germinate best at 29-32°C (85°F-90°F).