馃巸 Pumpkin
Growing
| Family | Cucurbitaceae (Fruiting) |
|---|---|
| Method | Direct sow |
| Outdoor timing | 0 weeks vs. last frost |
| Days to maturity | 100 |
| Min soil temp | 16 °C; mean temperature ceiling 32 °C |
| Frost tolerance | Tender |
| Spacing | 90 × 150 cm 路 0.11 per square foot |
| Height / sun | 40 cm 路 6+ hours |
| Kc ini / mid / end | 0.5 / 1.0 / 0.8 |
| Harvest | 3 weeks 路 6.0 kg per plant |
| Succession | no |
Companions
Good neighbours
- Sweet corn Three sisters: corn supports, pumpkin shades the soil
- Pole bean Three sisters: beans fix nitrogen
- Borage Borage attracts pollinators
Keep apart
- Potato Compete for space and share diseases