Pumpkin

SpeciesCucurbita pepo

Also called Telfairia ocbu 8cidentalis vine,, MbMB

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Pumpkin
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Days to germination21–28 days

“seeds should be sown indoors 3 to 4 weeks prior” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Days to maturity90–120 days

“pumpkins are ready to harvest approximately 90 to 120 days” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Germination temperature60 °F

“soil temperatures consistently exceed 60°F (15°C)” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Lightfull sun

“Full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours daily” — Pumpkin Growth Stages: The Complete Grow Guide - Seed Sheets

Waterconsistent watering

“a deep watering strategy, which allows water to penetrate the soil” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Soil pH6–6.8

“pH levels between 6.0 and 6.8 are deemed optimal” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Start indoors3–4 weeks before last frost

“seeds should be sown indoors 3 to 4 weeks prior” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Ready whendeep, rich color, a hard rind

“key indicators of maturity include achieving a deep, rich color” — What Climate and Growing Conditions Do Pumpkins Require?

Edible partsseeds, flowers

“yellow-orange flowers that bloom” — 16 Little Known Pumpkin Facts You Probably Did Not Know

Companionscorn, peas, melons, radish, lettuce, marigold, nasturtium, sunflowers, borage

“corn, peas, melons, radish, lettuce, marigold, nasturtium, sunflowers, borage” — 15 companion plants for pumpkins – Home for the Harvest

Keep away frompotatoes, brassicas like kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, collards, hollyhocks

“potatoes, brassicas like kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, collards” — 15 companion plants for pumpkins – Home for the Harvest

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