PUMPKIN
WHEN TO PLANT: early spring, after frost free date
DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1" deep
PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 3
feet apart
DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 6 feet apart
RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning,
plants should be 2 feet apart throughout bed.
SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: rich, heavily
composted soil
NOTE: Vines take up considerable garden
space. Susceptible to frost damage.
TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Plant pumpkin
from April 1 to July 15. Needs regular heavy
watering and plenty of room. May be trellised to save space, fruit must be
supported.
