Crop Rotation Group
Cucurbits (Squash family)
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Soil
Rich soil with plenty of compost added.
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Position
Sunny sheltered site.
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Frost tolerant
No.
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Feeding
Fortnightly liquid feed from mid summer onwards.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow under cover in pots. Transfer to larger pots if necessary. Plant out when no danger of frost.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Towards the end of the summer raise the pumpkins off the ground by putting a piece of wood or similar under them to prevent rotting. Water roots generously in dry weather.
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Harvesting
When the plant starts to die cut off the pumpkins leaving part of the stalk attached. Allow the skin to harden in the sun for a few days if wanting to store them in a frost-free place.
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Troubleshooting
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