When and how to plant fall squash

Fall Squash Planting Time

Autumn pumpkins are generally sown from early July to early August each year. When planting, in order to allow them to germinate normally, heat-resistant and disease-resistant varieties need to be used, so that they can grow and develop normally after planting.

Autumn Pumpkin Planting Method

1. Site selection and land preparation: Autumn pumpkins need to be planted in land with higher terrain and convenient drainage. In order to avoid waterlogging, the land needs to be prepared and deep plowed, and sufficient base fertilizer must be applied. Farmyard manure can be used.

2. Sowing method: After land preparation, autumn pumpkin can be planted. 3-5 seeds need to be placed in each hole at a certain interval. After sowing, cover with soil.

3. Field management: When the seedlings grow to more than two meters, the top of the seedlings needs to be removed to allow more vines to grow, which can increase its yield.

Autumn pumpkin planting precautions

When caring for autumn pumpkins, they must be exposed to sufficient sunlight, especially during the seedling stage, so that they can grow well. During the maintenance period, they must be watered and fertilized according to their growth to ensure that they have sufficient nutrients for growth and development.