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26 Jul 20, Jaime (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I'm on the Central Coast of NSW. Is there any way of growing pumpkins so they're ready for Halloween?

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27 Jul 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

It says 15-20 weeks so you are outside of that timeframe. The seeds need warm weather to germinate. and grow. You could try, the pumpkin grows pretty quickly then takes about 3-4 weeks to mature to eat. Need full sun.

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17 Jul 20, Neil (Australia - tropical climate)

How do I germinate by hand? Are there male and female flowers?

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19 Jul 20, Liz (Australia - tropical climate)

There are male and female flowers. The female ones have a tiny pumpkin behind the flower. When you can see the yellow pollen in the male flowers, either pick one and gently rub inside the female flowers or use a cottonbud to collect pollen from the male flower and then rub in the female flower.

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27 May 20, Pumpkin Pete (Australia - temperate climate)

What is the best prep after drying seeds to grow ? Thanks

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28 May 20, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Give them a couple of weeks to dry out, put them in a little sealing bag, then put them in a sealable jar and into the fridge. When you take them out of the fridge leave for 20-30 mins before you open the jar. Stops condensation.

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25 May 20, Holly (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I'm wondering if pumpkins can be planted now on a hot western slope in nth new? Yes it's late! Just wondering!

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26 May 20, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Read the article here and get as much info as possible to make a decision. We are about 5 weeks away from the coldest period of the year July August, most plants do not grow much during these months. Generally give the hottest and coldest months a miss. Advice here is they need 20-30 temp to germinate, my soil is currently 18, Bundaberg. It says plant from August. I suggest you wait until then and find a warm area to be able to germinate the seeds or buy seedlings. There is a reason why you plant at the correct time, you have a better chance of a successful crop. Start preparing your ground if it needs it.

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14 May 20, Sid Clancy (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in Central West NSW, when should i be planting my pumpkins?

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18 May 20, Paul Lehmann (Australia - arid climate)

No frosts, no problem! Get them going as early as you like! I have to wait till last frost is gone, early November but this year I'm going to get some frost covers and start them a bit earlier.

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