Fruits

Pumpkin Companion Plants Corn. Along with beans and squash, corn makes up the trio of perfect companion plants known as “The Three Sisters.” Korean Licorice… Read More »What Crops To Rotate With Pumpkins?

However, pumpkins grow more quickly in warm weather, so if you live in a warmer climate, you can plant pumpkin seeds as late as mid-July.… Read More »How Late Can I Plant Pumpkins?

You need to plant pumpkins by the second week in July, first week of August for a Thanksgiving harvest. Again, you can start the seeds… Read More »Can I Start Pumpkins In August?

Pumpkins green in color are actually unripe pumpkins which are still growing on the vine (provided they are actually not a green pumpkin variety)! It… Read More »Is A Pumpkin Green Before It Turns Orange?

Although a light frost will kill the pumpkin vines, you can generally salvage the fruit by cutting it from the vine with a few inches… Read More »Can Pumpkin Vines Survive Frost?

Because they are 90 percent water, pumpkins require daily watering. When their source of water is diminished, their growth becomes stunted, resulting in smaller-than-expected pumpkins.… Read More »Why Are My Pumpkins Stunted?

Just like us, pumpkins can get sunburned and essentially turn to mush if they are not taken care of properly. But, despite the hot temperatures,… Read More »Do Pumpkins Go Bad In The Heat?

Many are carved and won’t be eaten by humans. But animals love pumpkins. The good news is that pumpkins – provided they aren’t painted or… Read More »Can Animals Eat Green Pumpkins?

Pumpkins turn yellow and die when heavily infested with certain sap-sucking and vine-boring pests. Whiteflies cluster underneath plant leaves, sucking sap and excreting sticky honeydew,… Read More »Why Are My Pumpkins Yellow And Not Green?

Can you eat the skin? Yes. Most pumpkin varieties have a hard skin that becomes soft and edible when cooked. Is it safe to eat… Read More »Can You Eat Green Pumpkin Skin?