Pumpkin is among the genus Cucurbita and the family Cucurbitaceae. The other members of the family of pumpkins and gourds. The pumpkin is the power of minerals and vitamins. They are mostly yellow or orange, dark and well lit, circular, oval or egg-shaped with a deep line that runs from stem under the thick skin. In the open reduction was found in the seeds and white meat. Now let us return to a growth of squash in a container that is a type of gardening.
How to grow pumpkins in a container?
There are many reasons why people prefer container gardening is more than any other form of gardening. For those who are limited in space, seasonal flowers and vegetables grown in small pots and containers ensure that they have a regular supply of vegetables and flowers you want. Another reason might be a good ground. An important advantage of the pumpkins grown in a container is the control person can have more quality of soil and pH balance. To save the pumpkin trailer harsh climate also another reason to grow pumpkins in a container. In addition to these options, some people do it as a hobby, while others prefer to have the garden looking neat. Whatever the reason, in the end, with a little care, you will have a healthy pumpkin in your hands.
Pumpkin seeds
Of course, you're wondering about how to grow pumpkins, then let me tell you to grow pumpkins from seeds is easy. Decide what kind of pumpkin you want. The seeds should be sown in early September or mid-spring, whichever comes first. Buy the seeds of good reputation. On smaller vessels, or small individual pots, add a drained potting soil free. Soak the pumpkin seeds before sowing time. Moisture is in the process speed up germination. Sow seeds individually on its side and do a lot about it. Keep it in shaded areas. For small boats, standing in water until the soil is absorbed, while for large containers, the dew. Water frequently until they sprout, which should ideally be about a week. While planting the seeds in a large bowl, if you keep a distinction between the two leg bones, no need for transplantation. Otherwise, the seedlings ready for transplanting of pumpkin to reach the four-leaf stage.
Caring for Pumpkins
Spacing and planting pumpkins in a container depending on varieties. Would be best to keep some distance between them, the vines of the pumpkins, so they grow tall and diffusion. Many of them in the same container is only involved in finishing another for the poor results. Pumpkin prefers soils rich in clay requires a slightly higher payment. Soil should be well drained and moisture can have at any time. Take a container at least 3.2 meters and two meters wide. Fill with soil rich in nutrients. Plant seeds and water well. Move to a sunny spot and let the pumpkin roots to grow taller. Tweak to allow significant growth of lateral buds. You need to train only the smaller varieties of squash in a lattice. Great Pumpkin is not carried by the lattice. Allowing them to go down.
Pumpkin must be fed regularly with a fertilizer, especially during the growing season. Healthy pumpkin vines can be grown more than six inches per day. Weeds around the pumpkin, making sure to remove all damaged leaves and vines in the area. In mid July of male and female flowers start to appear. The flowers have a small pumpkin to grow under it is the female flower. Depending on the amount of pumpkin and the size of those who wait too long, squeeze the excess female flowers. A bottle of wine always make some kind of pests and insects, to say nothing of small animals as well. A regular watch on it is important to ensure good growth. Because they are easily grown and has many uses, especially around Halloween, a person can grow pumpkins to make a profit too.
More and pumpkins in containers ensure that your plants are well protected and soil quality is always good.
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