Growing Pumpkin

Cucurbita sp. : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                  P P P

(Best months for growing Pumpkin in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 90°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 35 - 47 inches apart
  • Harvest in 15-20 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweet Corn
  • Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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20 Apr 16, Linda (Australia - arid climate)
I would love to buy some Windsor black seeds Please contact me as my mother is wanting some Ty
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25 Sep 10, len freeman (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
what causes the hard white growth in the ripe pumpkin
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09 Jul 10, Mike (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate)
I have plants still growing from last year and producing new growth and flowers. Will these produce good fruit or should I tear them out and replant?
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20 Aug 10, Ray (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
It's getting a little for pumpkins now in the UK though you never know your luck. A lot will depend on the variety. Hand pollinate as soon as you can to have the best chance of ripe fruit before frost.
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07 Jun 10, Shane (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I just moved into a house and the weeds had over grown after clearing out the garden I found a healthy butter nut pumkin vine however I accidently ripped up the roots when clearing it out I have reburried the roots but the vine is dieing how can save it?
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16 Jun 10, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
If the roots were torn then it's probably a lost cause. You could try copious watering to try and save it, but it's late in the season now for pumpkins, anyway.
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03 Jun 10, pat (Australia - temperate climate)
i grew my japs by just throwing the inside of pumpkins under some dirt. got heaps of pumpkins but not sure what to do after picking to ripen them.
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20 Jun 10, johntone (Australia - temperate climate)
Store the pumpkins for a few months in the shade and they should be ok to use for making chutney, jam, scones,bread etc.Mine seem to last for about 8 months after being picked.Any that get some withering,make some pumpkin soup.yum - yum!
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23 May 10, alan wylie (Australia - temperate climate)
please advise on ripening after removing from vine jap pumpkins thank you
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23 May 10, Chris@Gardenate (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Alan, have a look at the comments from Pete and Jef - I think they answer this for you.
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Brendan, I have seen a pumpkin vine that took over a paling fence Approx 15mts. But all the fruit grew on the neighbours side. Lucky we got to share

- wayne

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