In-house cultivation for vital pumpkin plants
On average, a pumpkin takes more than 100 days to mature. Under the local climatic conditions, the culture quickly comes under time pressure. Knowledgeable hobby gardeners prevent this by keeping the pumpkin seeds behind glass prefer. Such a measure creates an advantageous growth advantage compared to direct sowing.
- The time window for sowing opens in mid / end of April
- Let the pumpkin seeds soak in warm water for 24 hours
- fill small pots with nutrient-poor seed soil
- one pumpkin seed each flat, approx. Set 2 cm deep in the substrate
- Carefully moisten, cover with foil or put in the greenhouse
also read
- Cut the pumpkin correctly - this is how the finale succeeds in cultivation
- Wash and dry the pumpkin seeds
- This is how pumpkin seeds can be harvested
At a constant temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, growth is now proceeding rapidly. Germination starts within 1 week. This is the signal to place the seedlings lighter and a little cooler at 18 degrees Celsius. After a total of 4 weeks, each pumpkin seed has turned into a vigorous little plant that would now like to be planted in the bed.
Plant out after the ice saints
If there is no more frost to fear from mid-May, the pumpkin plants are allowed to go outside.
- Weed thoroughly in a sunny location with nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil
- enrich the soil with compost and horn shavings
- Dig planting holes at a distance of more than 1 meter
- Insert the pumpkin plants together with the seed soil and water
- climbing varieties are given a climbing aid
On the balcony Large-volume vessels with a volume of 60 to 90 liters come into consideration. Of central importance is a water drainage hole in the ground, over which a drainage made of pottery shards or gravel is spread. Suitable substrate is nutrient-rich and well-drained. Commercially available Vegetable soil will with Perlite(€ 39.50 at Amazon *) or sand.
Tips & Tricks
The germination mood of pumpkin seeds can be noticeably increased with a trick. Take each core between two fingers and buff the shell with a file or sandpaper. Then soak the seeds in a two percent potassium nitrate solution for 24 hours instead of in pure water. Potassium nitrate is available for little money in any pharmacy.
