My pumpkins are large and dark green. It is Oct. 5th. Is there still time to ripen on the vine before Halloween? The vine is still growing at the ends, but the center is dying. The temp is 60/40 and the garden is partially shaded. Should I pick them now or is there still time to try on the vine? How long does it take indoors?
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/getting-green-pumpkins-to-turn-orange-after-the-pumpkin-vine-dies.htm
I am trying to garden two plants at a time. This is my second year and I am not anymore successful than last. My questions relate to my two plants. First: My pumpkins turned orange this year, but only on one side. I have not found anywhere that says I have to turn my pumpkins as they grow. One side is nice and orange while the underside is softish and pale. Do I need to turn the pumpkins while growing?
My second question refers to tomatoes. I have several plants and lots of green tomatoes, but it seems as if I get lots of plant (I have a ton of huge-5 1/2' or taller plants), but am having trouble with the production of the fruit. Do I need to prune or trim the plants to get better fruit production?
While it's not always necessary, I've found it helpful to carefully turn pumpkins so they can have a somewhat evenly orange color throughout. Keep in mind that you will still have a lighter shade on the portion that sits on the ground (or thin piece of wood). As for the tomatoes, it could be caused by fertilizer (if you're using any) or due to poor pollination. Here is an article that you may find helpful for proper fertilization of tomatoes: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fertilizer.htm
If the problem is due to a problem with pollination, you may want to consider hand pollinating: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm
I am cutting up my pumpkins to cook and some of them have green tinted flesh. Are they ripe and ok to eat?
They are ok. Pumpkins are normally orange, but can show in colors ranging from yellow to green to white. They are fine andok to eat.
I saved pumpkin seeds for the first time and I stored them wrong. I forgot to punch holes in the in the container and now they are growing. They have opened and are growing together root wise. It is the end of November. Can I still save them?
Once the seeds have sprouted, they have to grow. And it is doubtful that they can survive the winter as seedlings indoors.
That being said, it is likely not the lack of holes that caused them to sprout, but that you are storing them in a place that is too warm. The best place to store seeds is in your crisper drawer in your fridge. This will keep them cool enough to prevent germination but not so cool that the seeds die.
I have a pumpkin seed sprouting in a zip lock bag. What do I do next?
You can go ahead and pot them up into soil, if you would like. But, they will have a difficult time surviving the winter indoors. You can give it a shot though. Just make sure they get LOTS of light. That will be the hardest thing, is getting them enough light. It is very hard to get them enough light indoors once they are past the seedling stage. This info may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm
Once they have sprouted, you cannot stop them from growing.
Does a pumpkin ripen more after it is picked from the garden?
It will continue to ripen off the vine. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/getting-green-pumpkins-to-turn-orange-after-the-pumpkin-vine-dies.htm
We planted pumpkins last year and we noticed really small, ugly bugs on the mounds around the roots. How do we get rid of them or keep them from starting?
It could be any number of pests. I personally like neem oil for dealing with harmful pests. It is organic and will not harm people or pets. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
You could also check for vine borers. These usually affect squash plants but will also attack pumpkins as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm