Posted by admin | Posted in Plants | Posted on 30-05-2006
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Growth
Squash, for the most part, is often planted in mounds of earth we call hills. To prepare these hills, dig a hole 12-18 inches deep and about 2 feet in diameter. You must fill out the bottom of the hole with 4.6 inches of compost or organic matter. The rest of the excavated soil should be shoveled into the hole until it forms a mound of approximately 6-8 cm high. These hills should be spaced about 4-6 feet away from the varieties of shrubs and about 8-10 feet of vine plants, including pumpkins.
Squash can be planted outdoors, while the eggplant plant and plant tomato at the time of the night when temperatures remain above 55 degrees F. want to plant six seeds per hill, about one inch deep. When these plants are about 6 inches tall, slim down to two or three strongest plants in each hill.
You also can plant pumpkin seeds in the inner pot, about three to four weeks before planting outdoors. However, the – What are they and what can go wrong "> Back seedlings can be established by transplanting, and you must be extremely careful not to disturb their roots.
If you have supplied a large compost or manure during soil preparation, should not have to add fertilizer. But if you are unsure about of the nutrients that your pumpkin is receiving, you can sprinkle 1 / 3 cup of 5-10-10 fertilizer around each plant when it has taken a few leaves.
Like other Family members of the gourd, pumpkin needs a lot of moisture. You need to water the plants slowly and deeply during dry periods, but we must resist soaking the constant temptation. Mulch is best for squash, plus the fact that the soil retains its moisture and keeps weeds down, a layer of mulch under the vines protects against insects and fruits will keep them from rotting.
The pumpkin vines can be pruned if you see that are invading other areas of your garden. When they see little fruit in the vine, you can cut the end of long corridors. Just make sure you leave enough leaves to feed the plant.
When the pumpkin harvest is necessary to cut the fruit with a knife. A summer squash should be cut when still quite small and when the nail can penetrate the skin. Courgette can be collected when they are 1 1 / 2 to 2 inches in diameter; Pick scallops when they are 3-4 inches in diameter.
Winter varieties must be left on the vine until the rind, or skin, are difficult. You can cure in the sun or a warm, ventilated area for a week or so then you can store in a dry place where the temperature is 55-60 degrees F.
Planting pumpkins are done in the same way as being a pumpkin vine and pumpkins are harvested in the winter when your skin is tough. Your garden is simply not be complete without adding a little pumpkin or squash, their children would be so excited, grow their own pumpkin for Halloween.
About the Author:
Barbara E. Volkov and her husband Gene are a retired couple who enjoys the at home time and also tinkering around in the garden. We are always learning new things to do for our garden and enjoy sharing the information with others. Come visit our website http://www.gardenersgardensupplies.com/ for more interesting tidbits on gardening.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – How to Grow Squash and Pumpkin
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