Well, when we carved pumpkins this year, the kids and I saved some seeds for planting. I took three seeds (one ofr each of my kids) and planted them in a small flowerpot and wow, it seemed like no time at all and we had three big, beautiful sprouts! So now I wonder...I want to keep them alive and growing. Should I seperate and transplant, transplant all three of them to a larger pot, or...??? Any help would be appreciated! I'm so proud of our little pumpkin plants.
It depends on where you live. If it's pretty much anywhere in North America, your only chance is to try to keep them alive indoors until spring. I'd suggest putting them each in a large pot with very well drained, average garden soil. No fertilizer. And they'll need A LOT of sunlight. On days(and nights) when the temperature will stay above 40 degrees, set them outdoors. I'd also suggest you not name the plants. Nothing would be sadder than to have a plant named for each of your children... then a plant die. Peace, poor_old_dad
im growing squash, which is similar to pumpkins. once they spouted and got kinda big, I transplanted them each into their own separate pots. i'll probably have to transplant them again after they get larger
pumpkin plants do get kinda huge, so be sure too to spread them out in your garden. and at least a month before you plant them outdoors, mix in a bit of compost in there! I've had much luck mixing 1 part compost to 3 or 4 parts soil with my plants that end up outdoors in the early summer.... makes for healthier plants.
make sure you spread em out, in fact i got a package of pumpkin seeds, it said to plant em in raised mounds, and then eventually thin em out, in a very sunny area, right after danger of frost.
Well my pumpkin plants were doing great indoors, until my cat decided to get at them. She totally destroyed all three of them. I'll have to try again, and keep them locked away from her! Thanks for all the tips, I'll definitely be using them!
Hey you should carve your pumpkins, dry your seeds and where I live we plant our pumpkins around the first of July in order to get Halloween pumpkins. You can't expect them to live for over a year and produce. They are considered an annual and should be replanted every year at the proper time.
