In rows, sow seeds 6 to 12 inches apart.Prepare hills by digging down 12 to 15 inches and mixing/filling in with lots of aged manure and/or compost. A hill does not mean the soil has to be mounded it’s a spot containing a group of plants or seeds. Hills warm soil quickly (so seeds germinate faster) and aid with drainage and pest control. Where the growing season is very short, start by sowing indoors in peat pots, 2 to 4 weeks before last spring frost.Count backward from a week or so before Halloween to know when to sow the seeds. To have pumpkins for Halloween, look at the seed packet for how many days to harvest.Our Planting Calendar shows you the FIRST planting date for your location. If the soil is at 70°, seedlings should emerge in 5 to 10 days. For cooler climates, this is often in late May. Do not sow seeds directly until well after danger of frost is past and the soil is between 65° and 95☏ (18° to 35☌). In a very limited space, grow pumpkins in 10-, 12-, and 15-gallon buckets (depending on variety) or try miniature varieties. Pumpkins are heavy feeders! It’s important to mix aged manure and/or compost into the soil. Vines will be bothersome for only a few weeks. If space is limited, plant at the edge of the garden and direct vine growth across the lawn or paths.
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Pick a spot in full sun with space for sprawling vines to run: 50 to 10 square feet per plant.
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