Plant pumpkin on compost

Site conditions for pumpkin plants

Pumpkin plants prefer nutrient-rich soil and sunny conditions. They do well in a moist substrate and feel good on the compost. The compost in the Penumbra provides optimal conditions for growing a pumpkin from seeds. Transplant the seedlings to another location as quickly as possible. Pumpkins are not suitable for growing on the compost. The plants extract valuable nutrients from the compost, so that the substrate is no longer suitable as a fertilizer. The high water requirements of the pumpkin plants mean that the Compost soil dries up.

Pumpkins need:

• a temperature in the substrate between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius
• a location in full sun with more than six hours of sun per day
• enough space

A location next to the compost

If you want to use the site conditions at the compost, pay attention to the lighting conditions. A compost in the shade is not suitable as a location, as the pumpkin develops smaller fruits here. They need more time to mature and cannot develop an intense aroma.

mildew spreads on the leaves because the fungus likes the humid microclimate. The more light the location is, the larger the fruits will be. Chayotes, zucchinis, and butternut feel comfortable in partially shaded conditions.

Right next to the compost there are good conditions from which your pumpkin plant can benefit. Put the seedlings in the soil immediately next to the compost. The roots use the nutrients that are washed out of the compost with the rainwater. Remove roots that form on the tendrils. This will prevent uncontrolled spread and thus excessive nutrient deprivation.

Caring for the pumpkin plants

Make sure the plants get enough water. Pour at the base of the stem so that the leaves are not wetted with water. This will prevent diseases caused by fungi. If the leaves are on damp ground, rot can occur. Put a layer of straw or hay on the ground so the plant can dry off well.