Pumpkin

Spray pumpkins with hair spray Spraying your jack-o-lantern with hair spray does two really great things. First, it makes it super shiny! There’s something about… Read More »Can You Spray A Pumpkin?

Eating raw foods may increase your risk of food poisoning. This is especially true with raw pumpkin seeds, which may harbor harmful bacteria like Salmonella… Read More »Can You Get Food Poisoning From Pumpkin?

Tossing pumpkins in the trash may be the simplest solution, but University of Illinois Extension is suggesting instead that people give gourds a second life… Read More »What Should I Do With My Rotting Pumpkin?

Simply stated, good weather means you don’t get a frost in July. The ideal climate for growing pumpkins lies 4-5 degrees north and south of… Read More »What Weather Is Best For Pumpkins?

Pumpkins have shallow roots, and you don’t want to disturb them. Check the soil near your plants with your finger or a moisture meter to… Read More »How Do You Revive A Pumpkin Plant?

Grow each pumpkin on a 3-foot wide mound of warm, fertile soil that has a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Improve your native soil by… Read More »How Do You Take Care Of A Pumpkin Plant?

Plant your seeds in pots. Find out when to plant pumpkins for the best results. Prepare the soil. Add a moist but free-draining compost to… Read More »How Does A Pumpkin Grow Step By Step?

If you are trying to grow a giant pumpkin, make sure to bury your pumpkin vines. You can completely cover your vines so only your… Read More »Should You Bury Pumpkin Vines?

Yellow, drooping leaves are hallmark indicators of wilted pumpkin leaves, and they are caused primarily by insects (such as Squash Bugs and Vine Borers) and… Read More »What Does Pumpkin Wilt Look Like?

These pumpkins look like something scared THEM. Eerie-looking white pumpkins — naturally white, not painted — are finding their way into more and more homes… Read More »Do Pumpkins Naturally Grow White?