What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Pumpkin Plants

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Pumpkin Plants

  • Answered by
    farmerdave on
    September 19, 2011
    A.

    Actually, the small rocks may be to your advantage as it will assist in drainage.. I see to problem is proping up the pumpkins or even trellising so that the pumpkins hang down. Back when I was only 12 I grew pumpkins and we went away for a 3 week vacation. When we cam back, the pumpkin vine had grown into a bush and continued. It had already started a decent pumpkin. We supported the vine but not the pumpkin. It weighed 22 pound at harvest. Best chilhood memory that got me started gardening!

    The vines get very thick and can tolerate being moved as the pumpkin first forms.

    Another idea would be to place lattice or smoe type fencing beneath but you can't predict the direction the vines will go. I am also assuming that you are hoping for just a few pumpkins.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 26, 2011
    Certified Expert
    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 27, 2011
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Should be light orange.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 8, 2011
    Certified Expert
    A.

    As with squash plants, this is typical behavior. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season (which normally fall off) and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. Give it some time and you will see it start fruiting.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 8, 2011
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Squash and pumpkins are very similar and fruits fall off for the same reasons. With this in mind, here's an article that should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 13, 2011
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Early in the season, use a fertilizer that is higher in phosphorous (K) and then as the season progresses, use a balanced fertilizer.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 11, 2011
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It is just a waiting game. Plants will produce many male flowers early on to make sure that when the female flowers do appear, that there will be plenty of pollen for them. Normally, once male flowers appear, you can expect female flowers within about 1-2 weeks.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Bobbles on
    July 13, 2011
    A.

    Thank you, Heather. Now that I know that, I can wait excitedly.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
1 2 3 4 5 32

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK