When is the best time to plant mini pumpkins
Abstract: This article discusses the best time to plant mini pumpkins and the planting and management methods related to mini pumpkin cultivation. Detailed introduction is provided below.
Mini pumpkins are suitable for sowing in spring and autumn, offering a sweet and soft texture, and a handful of seeds can grow.
1. Purchase seeds in advance and remove any dried or worm-eaten ones.
2. First, expose the seeds to sunlight, then soak them in warm water, and place them in a damp cloth in a warm place to germinate.
3. Prepare nutrient-rich soil and plant the seeds flatly.
4. When the seedlings have 3-4 leaves, prepare the soil for transplanting.
5. After planting, ensure proper watering and fertilizing, as well as pinching the top growth and pollinating later.
I. Planting Time
Mini pumpkins have two main planting times, spring and autumn. If choosing spring planting, it can start from December to January before spring. In some areas, planting may even begin in November, and the pumpkins can be harvested and marketed early, around April. For autumn planting, July is a suitable time.
II. Preparing Seeds
Purchase seeds from a seed store in advance and pay attention to the date to avoid buying expired seeds. After opening, remove any dried or worm-eaten seeds.
III. Seed Treatment
Place the seeds in the sun to dry, then prepare 50-60 degree warm water and soak the seeds to absorb water. Afterward, put them in a damp cloth and place them in a warm place to germinate.
IV. Sowing
Prepare nutrient-rich soil for sowing, keep it moist with enough water, plant the seeds flatly, and cover them with soil and spray water.
V. Transplanting
When the seedlings have 3-4 leaves, you can prepare the soil for transplanting, ensuring sufficient base fertilizer in the soil to allow the roots to absorb nutrients and promote root growth.
VI. Post-Planting Management
In the following maintenance and management, apart from ensuring proper watering and fertilizing, the top growth of mini pumpkins should be pinched off. About 10 days after transplanting, when the flowers bloom, pollination should be carried out.
This article shares the best time to plant mini pumpkins and the related planting and management methods for reference by green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.