Can I plant pumpkins in May and June?

Yes, you can plant pumpkins in June, and the harvest season will be in late June. Pumpkin is native to Mexico and Central America and has been cultivated for thousands of years. At present, the main pumpkin producing areas in China are mainly in Henan, Gansu, Xinjiang, Shandong, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hebei, Beijing and other places.

Pumpkin planting time

Pumpkins can be planted all year round, but the output is unstable. If it is planted in the open air, it is best to plant it in Spring and Autumn, Qingming or Grain Rain solar terms. At this time, the environment, climate and humidity are all conducive to the germination of pumpkin seeds. If it is planted in a greenhouse, there is no time limit.

Pumpkin growth temperature

Pumpkin is a temperate vegetable, and its suitable growth temperature is between 18-32 degrees. Its roots are suitable for growing at 28 to 32 degrees and can withstand the lowest temperature of 6 degrees. In different growth periods, there are different requirements for temperature. The suitable temperature for germination is 25-30℃, and seeds below 10℃ or above 40℃ cannot germinate.