Pumpkin planting time and method cultivation technology points

Pumpkin Planting Time

The best time to plant pumpkins is generally around January to March each year. You can also choose to plant them in July and August. In spring and autumn, the climate in these two time periods is relatively mild, which helps the pumpkins grow better and faster.

Pumpkin planting methods and key points

1. Soil

Pumpkin is a plant that likes warm environment and requires less sunlight. It is relatively drought-resistant and does not have very high requirements for soil. When planting pumpkin, most people choose fertile and slightly acidic sandy soil.

2. Management

When planting pumpkins, the basic management is relatively extensive. Because its root system is relatively developed, it helps to fully absorb nutrients from the soil. After the pumpkin seedlings emerge from the soil, it is necessary to loosen the soil in time.

This can promote the rapid growth of the pumpkin seedlings, but when loosening the soil, be careful not to damage its root system. You can also weed it at the same time to protect the nutrients of the pumpkin seedlings from flowing out.

Pumpkin planting precautions

When planting pumpkins, choose to do it in spring. The temperature at that time has risen, which is conducive to the rapid growth of pumpkin seedlings. In the process of planting pumpkin seedlings, you must also do a good job of preventing and controlling diseases and pests. Once discovered, use drugs to spray and treat them in time.