Growing pumpkin

From childhood, we all remember pumpkin porridge with milk, which delighted us every autumn and winter. Growing pumpkins is not very difficult, but, like any other, it requires certain skills and knowledge. Let's take a look at how to properly plant, grow and care for a pumpkin.

The advantage of planting a pumpkin is that it cannot be planted directly in the ground. Pumpkin seeds should be planted at a ground temperature of at least 12 degrees. It is this temperature that guarantees the safety and rapid germination of seeds.

The seeds are deepened into the ground from 5 to 10 cm, depending on the soil. The distance between pumpkin bushes should be at least 1 meter. When planting, you need to carefully consider the moisture in the soil. Sometimes it happens that the soil is not wet enough. In this case, water heated to 50 degrees (about a liter) is poured into the landing hole.

After sowing, the soil can be mulched. Humus or peat chips are best suited for this. This procedure will increase the growth of the given plant. To accelerate the germination of sprouts, you can cover the planting with foil. After the sprouts appear, the film must be removed, but this should be done only in warm weather.

In the future, you will need standard plant care methods. Pumpkin is very hygrophilous, therefore it is necessary to monitor the state of moisture in the soil. Sprinkle with plenty of warm water if necessary. The pumpkin should be weeded periodically, but not very deeply, as the roots can be damaged.

To feed the pumpkin, use nitrophoska, which is applied 2 times. The first time with a young bush, and the second with the first ovaries. You need to make 10 and 15 grams, respectively. Successful pumpkin cultivation and a good harvest.