Vegetable
50 Vegetable Seeds Mega Pack
Coriander, Chilli, Onion Red, Tomato, Brinjal Purple Long +45 more
Vegetable growing guide
Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo
Everything you need to grow Pumpkin successfully — from sowing to harvest.
🌱 Found in 10 combos
Care at a glance
The essentials for healthy growth.
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Deep, regular watering at the base; needs lots of room.
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Temperature
20°C – 30°C (68°F – 86°F)
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Germination
5–10 days
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Season
Warm season
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Harvest / Bloom
90–120 days from sowing
Soil & sowing
Get the foundation right for strong roots.
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Soil type
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of compost.
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Soil pH
6.0 – 6.8
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Sowing depth
1 inch
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Spacing
3–5 feet apart
🐛 Pests & problems
Pest management
Squash bugs and powdery mildew — water early and improve airflow.
Troubleshooting
Fruit rotting on the vine — set fruit on straw to keep it dry.
🧺 Harvest & friends
Harvest & storage
Harvest when the rind is hard and stem dry. Cures and stores for months.
Companion plants
Corn, Beans, Nasturtium
Related seeds
Other varieties that grow well alongside Pumpkin.
Get Pumpkin in these combos
This variety is included in the following seed combos.
Vegetable
Mixed
75 Flower & Vegetable Combo Kit
Coriander, Acroclinium Mix, Tomato, Helichrysum, Chilli +70 more
Vegetable
50 Vegetable Seeds Value Pack
Coriander, Chilli, Onion Red, Tomato, Brinjal Purple Long +45 more