Red Pumpkin Seeds

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep directly in a large pot, grow bag, or in the ground.
• Soak seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing to speed up germination. We recommend Ugaoo's Organic Veggie Mix for better results.
• Best time to sow: February to May, when the weather is warm.
• Keep in a warm, sunny spot after sowing.

• Seeds sprout in 5–8 days.
• Keep soil warm and moist during this period.
• Once sprouts appear, move to full direct sun.

NA - Pumpkin grows best with direct sowing as it dislikes root disturbance.

• Needs direct sun, at least 6–8 hours daily.
• Water deeply and regularly. Pumpkin is a thirsty plant - don't let the soil dry out.
• Use a very large pot, grow bag, or open ground. Pumpkin vines can extend 2–3 metres.
• Provide a strong trellis or allow vines to trail on the ground.
• Feed with cow manure every 15 days. Increase feeding when flowers appear.
• Hand pollinate by transferring pollen from male to female flowers - female flowers have a tiny pumpkin at the base.
• Use neem cake and neem oil spray to keep pests away.

• Once the main pumpkins are harvested, the vine may keep producing smaller fruits.
• Extreme heat or monsoon flooding can stress the plant and reduce fruit set.
• Once the plant stops producing, pull the vine out.
• Pumpkin vines add great organic matter to the soil when composted.

• Fruits are ready in 80–100 days.
• Harvest when the skin is deep orange-red, firm, and sounds hollow when tapped.
• Cut with 5–10 cm of stem attached using a sharp knife.
• Cured pumpkins store well for weeks in a cool, dry place.