When do i plant pumpkin seeds uk

Gardening guides. See also. Plant finder Gardeners' calendar Pest and Diseases Gardening message board. Advice from the RHS on storing pumpkins. Grow pumpkins.

On this page What to do Five to try Page options Print this page. What to do How to sow seed Seeds can be sown in pots from April to June. Fill a 7. Label, water and place on a windowsill or in a propagator. When roots begin to show though the bottom of the pot transfer into a Once seedlings have established, plant outside spacing them m ft apart. Seeds can also be sown from late May to early summer directly into the ground. We hope this has answered all your pumpkin questions. Now all you need to do is decide which new variety of pumpkin seeds to try!

Post your images on social and remember to tag us in using YourTMGarden. All rights reserved. A division of Branded Garden Products Limited. You have disabled javascript. Please enable this to gain the full experience of our website.

Weed Control Workshop Patio Cleaners. This can be done in April by adding a generous helping of compost or manure to the ground and mixing it in using a spade. Choose a location which is in full sun and has good drainage to give the plants the best chance to thrive. Sow inside before transplanting into outdoor containers Pumpkins, particularly small varieties, can also be grown outside in a container or grow bag.

To do this, follow the same sowing advice as above but instead transplant onto a mound in a grow bag filled with quality compost. Sow two-to-three seeds at 3cm deep and keep warm for them warm for two weeks by covering the soil with either a cloche or plastic wrap. After germination, thin the seedlings leaving only the strongest plant. Pumpkins are vulnerable to pests and diseases, particular powdery mildew, so keep an eye on your plant for any changes or infestations.

If the weather is cooler, failed pollination may result in small fruits rotting spontaneously. This is untreatable and will remedy itself once the weather improves and pollination resumes. Just pick off and dispose of the rotten fruits. If you are focusing on size rather than quantity then limit your plant to growing just one fruit.

If multiple fruits appear, simply pick off the smaller fruits, allowing your plant to focus its energies on a singular pumpkin.