Can pumpkins be planted all year round? What season is the best?

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 originated from Mexico to 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 choose spring and autumn, and it is more suitable to plant in Tomb-Sweeping Day or Grain Rain. 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 the suitable growth temperature is between 18-32 degrees. Its roots can grow at 28 to 32 degrees, and the minimum tolerance is 6 degrees. At different growth stages, there are different requirements for temperature. The suitable temperature for germination is 25-30℃, and seeds below 10℃ or above 40℃ cannot germinate.

Pumpkin growth cycle

The growth cycle of pumpkin is between 1 10 days and 120 days. Depending on the climate, the cold climate may last for a long time, usually about three months. It is not necessary to water too often, and drain water in time in rainy season to avoid flooding affecting flowering and fruiting.