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12 Apr 20, Annie (New Zealand - temperate climate)

When is the best time to plant pumpkin seeds please? We live on the Kapiti Coast.

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14 Apr 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

The monthly calendar tells you when to plant.

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12 Apr 20, Renee (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi is it too late to be planting pumpkins. Live on the darling downs in Qld

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15 Apr 20, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Pumpkins need to be planted as soon as possible after the last frost as they need a long growing time. Probably best not to plant after the end of the year. (Welcome back John)

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12 Apr 20, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Why does my pumpkin form a fruit to about tennis ball size then the fruit dies off a greeny yellow ??

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12 Apr 20, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Your pumpkins might not be pollinated. Pumpkins, courgettes etc need bees to pollinate them. You can hand pollinate either with a soft artist's brush or by picking the male flower (no miniature pumpkin behind flower) and brushing the pollen onto the female flower stamens . Have a look at this https://www.thekitchn.com/summer-gardening-handpollinati-57513

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11 Apr 20, Leanne (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi I’m in South Australia on the coast - have lots of pumpkins coming up from my compost - will they grow ?

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14 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)

Check the planting time for pumpkin in temperate zone.

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11 Apr 20, Sandi (Australia - temperate climate)

It's early Autumn and I've just discovered a lot of pumpkin vine volunteers in my top garden. Should I let them go or pull out now, given there is not enough time for them to set fruit before Winter? I live in a warm temperate area above Sydney.

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15 Apr 20, John Mauger (Australia - temperate climate)

They may come to something but I am doubtful. Let them grow as long as you can and then grate them. Pack them into bags and freeze them. Use them as you would zucchinis in soup, loaves, and muffins or slice. At least they won't be wasted

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