Caring for Your Pumpkins
- Watering: Water your plants regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
- Fertilizing: Provide balanced fertilizer to encourage growth.
- Mulching: Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Support: Use stakes or trellis for heavy pumpkins.
Harvesting and Storing
- Harvest time: Pick pumpkins when the skin is hard and the stem is dry.
- Handling: Handle pumpkins carefully to avoid damage.
- Storing: Cure pumpkins in a cool, dry place for a few weeks before use.
Additional Tips
- Pollination: Hand-pollinate your pumpkins for better fruit set.
- Pest control: Watch for pests like aphids and squash bugs.
- Crop rotation: Avoid planting pumpkins in the same spot every year.
By following these tips, you can grow impressive pumpkins and enjoy the autumn harvest.
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