Pumpkin plant growing creeping vine of the genus Cucurbita, Pumpkin plant annual plant also used as ornamental plant grow in subtropical, mediterranean, tropic or temperate, climate
Flower color yellow with five lobs, female contain semi fruits that looks like a little Pumpkin plant, and male flower are smaller
Fruit color yellow-orange, the shape can be round, oblate or oval, the weight 5-100+ kg
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Requirements for growing Pumpkin plant:
Moist soil, Not watering on the leaves or the fruits, some species need trellising (the small ones),
What is the best way to start growing Pumpkin plant:
Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction in Pumpkin plant?
No
Difficulties/Problems with growing Pumpkin plant:
Attacked easily
When is the best time to plant a Pumpkin plant plant:
Spring
Pests and diseases in Pumpkin plant:
Powdery mildew, aphids
When is the best time to prune a Pumpkin plant plant?
All season
How to prune a Pumpkin plant:
No need to prune
What is the size of a Pumpkin plant plant?
1-7 m
Growth speed in Pumpkin plant:
Fast growing
Pumpkin plant Irrigation Water Management:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing Pumpkin plant:
Full Sun
It is possible to grow Pumpkin plant indoor?
No
Growing Pumpkin plant is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
When does Pumpkin plant bloom?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Yellow flower with five lobs, female contain semi fruits that looks like a little Pumpkin plant, and male flower are smaller
Pollination is done by:
Bees
When does Pumpkin plant yield:
Summer
Pests or diseases in Pumpkin plant fruit:
Powdery mildew, birds
What can be done with big quantities of Pumpkin plant fruit?
Eaten raw, cooked, grilled, stir fry
How long does it take for a Pumpkin plant to bear fruit?
45-90 days
