HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR MINI PUMPKINS

Knowing how to grow mini pumpkins isn’t too difficult, even in containers. As long as you provide enough support, they can almost be left to themselves during the growing season.

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Here is a quick how to grow mini pumpkins guide.

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First, why choose mini pumpkins? Well, because they’re better than normal pumpkins in almost every way.

Growing Mini Pumpkins

You’ll need: -10-gallon grow bags -All-purpose compost -Fertilizer -Trellis or plant support Learn more

Method

Plant the seeds directly into this pot. You can fit 3-4 per pot, buried up to an inch deep.

Water the soil and you should see seedlings within a week.

Once they develop their second set of true leaves, cut away the weakest seedlings to leave 1 or 2 healthy ones. Alternatively, buy young pumpkin plants from a gardening store.

HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR MINI PUMPKINS

Knowing how to grow mini pumpkins isn’t too difficult, even in containers. As long as you provide enough support, they can almost be left to themselves during the growing season.

Here is a quick how to grow mini pumpkins guide.

First, why choose mini pumpkins? Well, because they’re better than normal pumpkins in almost every way.

Mini Pumpkin Requirements

Growing Mini Pumpkins

Method

Mix the fertilizer pellets into the soil and fill your grow bag, leaving a 1-inch gap at the top.

Plant the seeds directly into this pot. You can fit 3-4 per pot, buried up to an inch deep.

Water the soil and you should see seedlings within a week.

Once they develop their second set of true leaves, cut away the weakest seedlings to leave 1 or 2 healthy ones. Alternatively, buy young pumpkin plants from a gardening store.

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