Pumpkin

It turned out it was a fungal infection, and happily, the answer was easy: trim away affected leaves and prune the lower portion of the… Read More »Should I Cut Off Diseased Pumpkin Leaves?

Pumpkins are excellent for compost due to their high nitrogen content. They break down quickly and provide lots of nutrients for the soil. Can you… Read More »Can Pumpkins Be Used For Compost?

Fungicides should be applied for management of powdery mildew of pumpkin at about the ‘bush stage’ (Figure 1). The bush stage is the point where… Read More »When Should You Apply Fungicide On Pumpkins?

More information about fungicides for powdery mildew of pumpkin can be found at https://vegcropshotline.org/article/powdery-mildew-of-cucurbits/. Briefly, the following fungicides have proven effective: Aprovia Top®, Fontelis®, Luna… Read More »What Is The Best Fungicide For Pumpkins?

Black rot was first reported in Europe and US in 1891. The disease is caused by the fungus Didymella bryoniae. Black rot is an important… Read More »What Causes Black Rot On Pumpkins?

Sow the seeds in four inch pots and place them beneath a grow light or in a sunny window. Harden off and transplant them outdoors… Read More »How Do You Grow Mini Pumpkins?

If the leaves turn yellow or you grow pumpkins in sandy soils that leach nitrogen rapidly, apply a side dressing of 33-0-0 ammonium nitrate about… Read More »How Do You Fix Yellowing Pumpkin Leaves?

As you probably know at this point, pumpkins require full sun to grow. Avoid placing them in any shady area and do not use partial… Read More »Will Pumpkins Grow In Shade?

When pumpkins are planted too close together, the vines compete for nutrients and water. The flowers and young fruits may drop off, and the remaining… Read More »What Happens If Pumpkins Grow Too Close Together?

In the case of a pumpkin plant, the pumpkin itself is the fruit. About 35 to 45 days before your area’s average first-frost date, start… Read More »When Should Pumpkins Be Pruned?