But I did put them outdoors on a table for a while which is part of the curing process because I was waiting to decorate them. This type of pumpkin is technically a squash, and it may be cured and stored all winter, but I did not cure or store them because I was using them for my centerpieces. And the pumpkins did not need extra support as they hung from the vines on my potted pumpkin plant. Those grown in my large pot were hanging from the vines on the fence due to my trellising them, so they did not have blemishes on the rind. The plants in my friend’s community garden did not experience any major pest or disease problems, other than the pumpkins had blemishes on one side because one side stayed rested on the ground. See the photos after this post to see what I mean about the patterns.
The powdery mildew usually grows on the whole leaf or in big patches, whereas the natural pattern on the leaves is along the veins. Powdery mildew looks just like powder on the leaves but be aware there is a natural patten to the leaves along the leaf veins of this pumpkin which may confuse you.
It was growing along beautifully, and pumpkins started to appear after the flowers, but the leaves developed the problematic powdery mildew later in the summer on the leaves. I placed my pumpkin pot by a fence which runs along my driveway, and I guided the vines onto the fence as it grew longer. Pumpkin plants may be grown in large pots (about the size of a half-barrel), but just be sure to give the vines plenty of space to sprawl. See my photos below of the seedlings I started in small black nursery pots (probably about the 3-4″ diameter size pot) and I put only one seed per pot. Small nursery pots or even a terracotta pot or something the size of a soup can is a good size pot for kids too. Also, because the seed is larger (than say tomato or pepper seeds), you may direct sow the seeds into a small starter pot (versus into a seedling cell tray). Bear in mind however, the little plant will grow fast, and you will need to transplant it before it gets unruly. They will feel the reward of sowing seeds within days. Their smaller hands are able to handle the seeds easily, the sprouts will pop up quicky, which is great for kids. Also, the seeds are larger, thus pumpkin seeds are a great choice to sow with kids. Pumpkin seeds germinate easily (usually within five to seven days), and the seedlings will grow quickly. The pumpkin fruits were ready a little too early for my needs (as noted I used to create autumn centerpieces) so I made a mental note to start them later this year in 2023. Then transplanted them in my big patio pot near the end of May. I sowed them indoors, in my greenhouse about three weeks before frost. You may direct sow the seeds of this pumpkin into your garden or start them under protections up to 3 weeks before frost. It is edible as well, but I wanted to grow them to use for my succulent topped pumpkin centerpieces I make in the autumn season. It looks like a small Cinderella pumpkin or a cheese wheel. The type of pumpkin seed I chose is called Long Island Cheese Pumpkin ( Curcurbita moschata) because of its shape. The one in the large patio pot grew just fine, but it did not produce as many pumpkins as the one grown in the ground at the community garden. It was neat to compare how each growing scenario did.
#Transplant pumpkin seedlings plus#
I can imagine for my dad it was not only a hobby but a necessity with five kids to feed plus one other sibling who came a little later than the rest of us!Īnyhow, I decided to try growing some pumpkins in a large pot at home and put some of the seedlings in a friend’s plot at a community garden. They were always abundant in the summertime. As children, we never lacked fresh vegetables. He grew his pumpkins in a one-acre garden also filled with tomato plants and other vegetables. Last year, I tried growing some pumpkins of my own on a very small scale compared to my dad. It is one of my favorite photos from my childhood when it comes to pumpkins and a vivid memory. Me and my siblings gathered around to pick our choice and stand behind them while my dad (or maybe it was my mom) took a photo. When I was a kid, my dad lined up 5 jumbo sized pumpkins he grew himself on our driveway in front of our garage.
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