{"product_id":"pumpkin-lumina","title":"Pumpkin, Lumina","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eA spooky addition to your Halloween celebrations!Plant seeds in groups 6 to 8 apart, or sow in rows, thinning to one plant every 2 to 3. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Sow and Plant\u003cbr\u003eSow in fertile, warm soil after danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden.\u003cbr\u003eGive large-fruited pumpkins plenty of room to ramble.\u003cbr\u003eFor improved drainage sow in mounds, or hills of soil 12 inches in diameter, 6-8 inches tall.\u003cbr\u003eSow in groups 4-6 seed about 3 inches apart. Each group should be about 4-6 feet apart. Cover with 1 inch of fine soil and firm lightly.\u003cbr\u003eFirm lightly and keep evenly moist.\u003cbr\u003eSeedlings emerge in 7-14 days.\u003cbr\u003eDo not plant pumpkins and other squash family crops in the same spot 2 years in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Grow\u003cbr\u003eThin seedlings to 2-3 per group when they are 1-2 inches high\u003cbr\u003eKeep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. \u003cbr\u003eKeep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1-2 inches of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It's best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.\u003cbr\u003ePumpkins are “dioecious” having both male and female flowers on the same plant. Male flowers will open first and the female flowers will open later.\u003cbr\u003eDo not move or step on vines as they are quite fragile.\u003cbr\u003eMonitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.\u003cbr\u003eIf you are trying to grow extra-large pumpkins, allow only one fruit per plant to mature.\u003cbr\u003eBeds of vigorous, sprawling pumpkin vines can be bordered by corn, towering pole beans, sunflowers and other trellised or vine vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips\u003cbr\u003ePumpkins are ready to harvest when the rinds are hard and a rich shade of orange or white depending on the variety.If a light frost kills the vines, the pumpkins are ready to harvest. Pumpkins are damaged by heavy frost.Cut pumpkins from the vine with a pruning shears, leaving about 3 inches or stem attached\u003cbr\u003eAllow the pumpkins to cure in the sun for a week to harden skin.\u003cbr\u003eStore pumpkins in a cool dry place.\u003cbr\u003eRoast the seeds for a tasty snack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedsplant","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":51778727575869,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":51778727608637,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":51778727641405,"sku":null,"price":13.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":51778727674173,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/1487\/3956\/files\/1_e94dc468-79fd-4c88-983a-3ea5a010900a.jpg?v=1780320925","url":"https:\/\/seedsplant.com\/products\/pumpkin-lumina","provider":"Seedsplant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}