Growing Pumpkin

Cucurbita sp. : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
S	S	S	S
	T	T	T	T
	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Pumpkin in Australia - tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 90°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 35 - 47 inches apart
Harvest in 15-20 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweet Corn
Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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16 Apr 21, Adeline Wharrier (Australia - tropical climate): Can i plant pumpkins now in Mackay?
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24 Apr 21, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): You could but they may not produce a crop, stick to the planting guide here - that is what it is for.
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16 Apr 21, Joy Wallace (Australia - temperate climate): I have two pumpkins growing wild in my garden, can I send you photos as I don't know what variety they are. They are about a basketball in size.Joy
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24 Apr 21, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Check a seed selling website to find ones similar to yours. Or google pumpkin varieties in Aussie.
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19 Apr 21, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Go to a seed selling website like Boondie or Eden Seeds and look through the different types of pumpkin.
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13 Apr 21, Dawn Knape (Australia - temperate climate): Can I grow pumpkin s now in April in the Yarra valley
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14 Apr 21, Mel (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Dawn, Unfortunately April is not the right time to grow pumpkins in Victoria as we are heading into winter. Pumpkins require a fairly long growing period of 4-6 months (depending on the variety) of warm weather and are they are very frost sensitive, so will die once winter hits. If you are keen to grow something now, cabbages, broccoli, Asian greens, lettuces, radishes and carrots are pretty good bets. If you have your heart set on growing pumpkin, best to wait till October/November for sowing/planting for best results. Cheers & happy gardening.
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13 Mar 21, Martyn Beaver (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Can I grow pumpkin all year round in Brisbane and if so can I grow Kent /jap and butternut ?
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19 Mar 21, M (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Most crops have a preferred season or two to grow during. There are reasons for that. That is why this website recommends growing at certain times of the year.
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05 Mar 21, Edith Martin (Australia - temperate climate): I planted some butternut pumpkin seeds in January. They are only producing male flowers. How can I get some female flowers?
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