I love pumpkins. They were the first plant that showed me I could garden. (Notorious black thumb) I opened a pumpkin to process and it was sprouting, so I planted them and they grew! Gave me the confidence to build a garden this year, so pumpkins have a special place in my heart. Thank you for all the new information!
Out of all the pumpkin videos that exist on the internet this is the only creator that thought to talk about actual pumpkin vine and plant care. Thank you so much.
I always make homemade pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving and this year my number one garden goal is to grow my own pie pumpkins! This year I finally have the space to grow them myself, and I saved some seeds from the pumpkins I used last year. They're doing good so far so I hope they continue to thrive! Thanks for these great tips!
I’ve ordered about 25 different varieties of pumpkin and gourds for this year… I have a question, as I usually used to buy started plants… some of the pumpkin seeds I ordered have like a green coating on them, most do not. What is that all about? I haven’t seen it on any other kinds of vegetable or melon seed I got
I love that second pumpkin you showed that puts all the fruit in the center! That is a great variety for my garden since I have limited space and don’t want pumpkin vines taking over my entire yard. Thanks for all the information!
Can you make a follow up video on caring for the vertical pumpkins? I just created a new garden bed and want to grow pumpkins up a cattle panel but I’m nervous about how to support the fruit.
Good information, but could have used fertilization methods. Are they heavy feeders? Use higher amounts of potassium, etc. Those plants are so green and healthy looking! My first time growing pumpkins and I’m just guessing. Thanks, from Georgia.
If you have good soil you might be fine since it's the first year growing there. They are heavy feeders, though, and you want to fertilize regularly. What nutrients you emphasize depends on the stage of the plant too.
Another great video! So much information - our pumpkins are growing in partial sun so I'll find a new location for the next round I plant. Thanks so much for all you do for us small urban farmers!
Oh wow this is inspiring me to try growing pumpkin in my small backyard! Is it too late to plant now (mid June) in zone 10a? Thank you for all these informative videos!
Hit the "like" and "subscribe" buttons. As if San Diego Seed Company is depending on the 1/2 penny per view they get paid for being the content creator.
Thanks you for the great tips on growing pumpkins. Last year we grew some pumpkins but it did go kind of crazy in a small part of my garden. This year I think I will do better. At least to manage them better.
I grow Connecticut Field pumpkins every year to give away to the neighborhood kids for carving. They are very productive and uniform and make perfect Jack O Lanterns. I also usually try to grow at least one large pumpkin variety (usually Big Max) but this year I am trying a variety called Atlantic Giant which supposedly can produce pumpkins up to 150 lbs. My biggest pumpkin so far is 52 lbs. and my goal is to break 70 lbs. this year. Lots of good tips in this video, especially about manual pollination. Thanks for the great content!
I’m growing Jack Be Little pumpkins up a trellis and it’s going great but those pumpkins are basically the size of a beefsteak tomato so weight isn’t an issue lol I’m also growing birdhouse gourds up a trellis… I may need to come up with some kind of sling for those.
yo at 1:00 those giant leaves look like the cucumbers im growing right now! gg on who ever is growing those, i cant keep my leaves that dark green and im feeding em weekly! those leaves look amazing! sorry cant stop geeking over those leaves.
They should be fine, but there is definitely less air flow and more contact with soil. You don't want leaves in the dirt, and drip irrigation helps too.
I'm growing pumpkins for the second time in my life, the first time was an old pumpkin I threw on a brush pile one fall and forgot about until late summer when they were everywhere. I guess I didn't grow them at all, they grew themselves. 😂
I’m growing pumpkin in container up a trellis. It’s my first time. I applied some bone meal but how often should I fertilize with bone meal or is this a one time treatment and I need to add in another type of fertilizer through the season? Your videos are e amazing and give me confidence to try. In in San Diego. 😊
Hello, I put up my first ever cattle panel this spring and planted a zucchini on one side and a small watermelon on the other. So far so good. I am alittle worried about this summer heat this year though. Today I added some shade cloth but I put it right on the panel and I'm wondering how the plant will go up the panel if it can't grip it. We shall see. I would love to try pumpkins next spring. Great tips, Thank you!
Use plant clips if it seems like it needs help. If the fruit is getting big, you can also make a hammock for it. You can use an old shirt, pantyhose, etc.
I love your seeds and your channel…. But can you please ask your camera person to stop moving in and out. I’ve had to stop watching your videos because they make me queasy.
Excellent video and pumpkin tutorial. I have never grown pumpkins because I thought I didn’t have the room. But the sturdy trellis is a great idea. Thank you.
Great video! A follow-up to this comment…How many pumpkins were planted on that one trellis? I’m going to be growing on it horizontally on a 8’x4’ cattle panel and not doing an arch. Would it be best to plant one on either end and have them meet in the middle? Thank you!!
I love making pumpkin spice cakes. I love this video because it tells me tips and tricks to look out for when growing pumpkins. I just got pumpkin seeds in the mail today and I cannot wait to plant them! ❤ 😊
Your videos are so helpful and inspiring, and i LOVE all the seeds we've ordered from you! Now i hafta order some pumpkin seeds, cuz before this i was afraid i'd have to sacrifice so much space, but now thanks to you, i know better!
Beautiful plants!! I had no idea their leaves got so big! We love eating pumpkin. Can't wait to explore some fun varieties and start growing them myself!
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Ooh .. need to start .. 🎃… I’m in zone 10b as well but east coast.. and still got powdery mildew in my zinnias.. after a storm.. and continued rains.. what should I do for this if this happens to squashes??
If the pumpkins are turning out really small when they turn orange, is this maybe caused by a mineral deficiency to cause the size to not get to where it should be? Is there something you should do in the fertilizer to supplement this and how do you know which one?
What kind are you growing? If it's any that we have or similar, all the info you need including spacing is on our seed packs and our website: sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-category/vegetables/pumpkins/
Do pumpkins grow additional roots at the nodes if in contact with soil? Just moved some vines out of my walkway & I noticed what appeared to be roots forming under the node where the vine splits
so if you had powder mildew on your plants and when you go and pull up the plants do you need to do anything to the soil after plants are gone? didn’t know if it would affect what your wanting to plant next? thanks, trying to learn❤️christy from va
This is an URGENT request for help /advice.... I have bred and developed a brand of pumpkin, that I don't believe has ever been catagorized before. Example :- maximum spread is approximately 1 Meter square, Maximum yield 12 to 15 x 1kg pumpkins per plant. Skin orange (fairly soft) Flesh orange 300 + seeds per pumpkin. I have searched the Internet for a similar variety, but as yet, have been unable to find anything similar. I would appreciate advise as to weather or not, I have bred something "unique"?
I like how she says "punkins" like they are baby punks
My kids say it like that too. It's cute
I love pumpkins. They were the first plant that showed me I could garden. (Notorious black thumb) I opened a pumpkin to process and it was sprouting, so I planted them and they grew! Gave me the confidence to build a garden this year, so pumpkins have a special place in my heart. Thank you for all the new information!
Same for me! Funny!
I'm donating pumpkins this year in memory of my son 💙
Out of all the pumpkin videos that exist on the internet this is the only creator that thought to talk about actual pumpkin vine and plant care. Thank you so much.
Appreciate your feedback!
I always make homemade pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving and this year my number one garden goal is to grow my own pie pumpkins! This year I finally have the space to grow them myself, and I saved some seeds from the pumpkins I used last year. They're doing good so far so I hope they continue to thrive! Thanks for these great tips!
My pumpkins just sprouted yesterday! I’m excited to watch it grow it’s my first year growing pumpkin, thanks for the tips! 🎃
I’ve ordered about 25 different varieties of pumpkin and gourds for this year… I have a question, as I usually used to buy started plants… some of the pumpkin seeds I ordered have like a green coating on them, most do not. What is that all about? I haven’t seen it on any other kinds of vegetable or melon seed I got
I grow pumpkins just to feed my worms and I also collect from neighbors after Halloween so they don’t end up in the trash….lol
That’s great!
I love that second pumpkin you showed that puts all the fruit in the center! That is a great variety for my garden since I have limited space and don’t want pumpkin vines taking over my entire yard. Thanks for all the information!
I’m doing pumpkins and they’re doing great. My only problem is the Squirrels 🐿 have left bite marks Thanks for the info
Can you make a follow up video on caring for the vertical pumpkins? I just created a new garden bed and want to grow pumpkins up a cattle panel but I’m nervous about how to support the fruit.
Yay seed giveaway, I love this! Exited for whoever wins!! 🎉
Good information, but could have used fertilization methods. Are they heavy feeders? Use higher amounts of potassium, etc. Those plants are so green and healthy looking! My first time growing pumpkins and I’m just guessing. Thanks, from Georgia.
If you have good soil you might be fine since it's the first year growing there. They are heavy feeders, though, and you want to fertilize regularly. What nutrients you emphasize depends on the stage of the plant too.
Good video, I was never sure about cutting the end of the vine. Good to know it won’t harm the plant.
Another great video! So much information - our pumpkins are growing in partial sun so I'll find a new location for the next round I plant. Thanks so much for all you do for us small urban farmers!
Oh wow this is inspiring me to try growing pumpkin in my small backyard! Is it too late to plant now (mid June) in zone 10a? Thank you for all these informative videos!
Nope! You can plant as late as July but the sooner the better
Hello Bridgette, love your videos, they are always so informative and get me motivated to go outside and grow more food, love your haircut!!
I’m excited to grow pumpkins first time this year!
Love all your videos. Very educational.
Thank you for the information! I can't wait to start pumpkins in my garden!
Hit the "like" and "subscribe" buttons. As if San Diego Seed Company is depending on the 1/2 penny per view they get paid for being the content creator.
Every bit helps! Every video is a loss in money for me, but I really value the importance of educating gardeners.
Thanks you for the great tips on growing pumpkins. Last year we grew some pumpkins but it did go kind of crazy in a small part of my garden. This year I think I will do better. At least to manage them better.
I grow Connecticut Field pumpkins every year to give away to the neighborhood kids for carving. They are very productive and uniform and make perfect Jack O Lanterns. I also usually try to grow at least one large pumpkin variety (usually Big Max) but this year I am trying a variety called Atlantic Giant which supposedly can produce pumpkins up to 150 lbs. My biggest pumpkin so far is 52 lbs. and my goal is to break 70 lbs. this year. Lots of good tips in this video, especially about manual pollination. Thanks for the great content!
WOW Those are are big ones!
I love growing pumpkins!! Hopefully I'll get some pumpkins this year
I’m growing Jack Be Little pumpkins up a trellis and it’s going great but those pumpkins are basically the size of a beefsteak tomato so weight isn’t an issue lol
I’m also growing birdhouse gourds up a trellis… I may need to come up with some kind of sling for those.
Pumpkin season!!!!! Would love to grow watermelon, zucchini and squash.
What if you need to pollinate but the flowers are all closed?? Can you open the flowers and still polonate?? Thank you 😊
Yes you can open them up. As soon as you see both flowers ready, you want to get in there!
Growing 3 types this year myself. Sugar Bear, Rouge, and something else I can't remember lol. Nice video.
L.O.V.E. those pumpkins!!! Channeling some big pumpkin energy! 🎃🙏
Im growing cinnamon girl pumpkins this year. Hoping for a good harvest to can!
It's Pumpkins, not Punkins ;-) Great video though.
You’re technically correct, but I’m here for the “punkins” 😂❤
I just planted pumpkin seeds last weekend and am growing them for the first time, so this video couldn’t have been more perfectly timed!
yo at 1:00 those giant leaves look like the cucumbers im growing right now! gg on who ever is growing those, i cant keep my leaves that dark green and im feeding em weekly! those leaves look amazing! sorry cant stop geeking over those leaves.
look at those leaves! what is in their dirt?!
@@tk421dr lots and lots of compost and mulch!
We have one cinderella pumpkin that's sprouted and we're so excited to watch it grow! (First year pumpkin growers over here)
Definitely amazing information that I was looking for! Hopefully I didn’t miss the giveaway deadline 🥰
I definitely need some pumpkin seeds 🧑🏼🌾🙏🏼😊
If they grow on the ground are they more likely to get diseases?
They should be fine, but there is definitely less air flow and more contact with soil. You don't want leaves in the dirt, and drip irrigation helps too.
I'm growing pumpkins for the second time in my life, the first time was an old pumpkin I threw on a brush pile one fall and forgot about until late summer when they were everywhere. I guess I didn't grow them at all, they grew themselves. 😂
My kids have been begging to try growing pumpkins in our garden this year! I guess I better get planting!
But of course you realize? It is correctly pronounced "Pump-kin". Not Pun-kin.
What fun is that? ❤️😻❤️
@@SanDiegoSeedCompany Ok Pun-kin, point goes to U.
Thank you for showing hand pollination technique! Hope to grow many pumpkins and squash.
I’m growing pumpkin in container up a trellis. It’s my first time. I applied some bone meal but how often should I fertilize with bone meal or is this a one time treatment and I need to add in another type of fertilizer through the season? Your videos are e amazing and give me confidence to try. In in San Diego. 😊
Hello, I put up my first ever cattle panel this spring and planted a zucchini on one side and a small watermelon on the other. So far so good. I am alittle worried about this summer heat this year though. Today I added some shade cloth but I put it right on the panel and I'm wondering how the plant will go up the panel if it can't grip it. We shall see. I would love to try pumpkins next spring. Great tips, Thank you!
Use plant clips if it seems like it needs help. If the fruit is getting big, you can also make a hammock for it. You can use an old shirt, pantyhose, etc.
@@SanDiegoSeedCompany Thank you. Thats a great idea.
Super tips! I didn’t realize they should be planted so very early. I will get to it. Thanks Brijette!
You still have time!
I love pumpkin
Great video..... What variety of pumpkin is the bush shaped one? I have a couple spots that these would fit nicely.....
Great information on hand pollination technique. Thank you!
Great information. We love everything pumpkin at our house! Pies, bread, roasted and don’t forget jackolanters! Thanks for the giveaway!
Can't wait to grow some pumpkins! is it too late?
No, but you want to get them started ASAP
I love your seeds and your channel…. But can you please ask your camera person to stop moving in and out. I’ve had to stop watching your videos because they make me queasy.
Yea. Good luck everyone
Pumpkins are great! Love the idea of a Pumpkin arch
I got pumpkins growing in florida need more seeds 🎉
love the milk spray trick for stalling powdery mildew. Thanks for another informative video :)
I'm teaching my son to grow a garden & pumpkins are an easy plant for newbies
Yes, they're so fun for kids!
I'm growing pumpkins this year and hope to make pies out of them and maybe my sister will make soup.
Excellent video and pumpkin tutorial. I have never grown pumpkins because I thought I didn’t have the room. But the sturdy trellis is a great idea. Thank you.
The cattle panel just has two t posts (one on each side in the middle) with a few zip ties to hold everything in place
Great video! A follow-up to this comment…How many pumpkins were planted on that one trellis? I’m going to be growing on it horizontally on a 8’x4’ cattle panel and not doing an arch. Would it be best to plant one on either end and have them meet in the middle? Thank you!!
Great video! I'm going to try growing pumpkins this year also, thanks for sharing. 💚🌱
I’m already excited to display my own home grown pumpkins for fall!
Love pumpkins 🎃
I love making pumpkin spice cakes. I love this video because it tells me tips and tricks to look out for when growing pumpkins. I just got pumpkin seeds in the mail today and I cannot wait to plant them! ❤ 😊
Your videos are so helpful and inspiring, and i LOVE all the seeds we've ordered from you! Now i hafta order some pumpkin seeds, cuz before this i was afraid i'd have to sacrifice so much space, but now thanks to you, i know better!
Beautiful plants!! I had no idea their leaves got so big! We love eating pumpkin. Can't wait to explore some fun varieties and start growing them myself!
I’m a new first time pumpkin seed grower or try to grow will see. 😜
But what if the male flower identifies as a female flower, what happens then?
Pick me! I’d love to try to grow pumpkins!
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Great info! Thank you
Some really good tips for your pumpkin care. Great to learn from someone in the same planting zone! Thanks Brigette!
Whenever it Rais its getting its leaves wet what say you
Love red Kuri pumpkins and nice video thank you
She grows punkings, but I grow pumpkins.
The way you say pumpkin (“punkins”) is so cute or maybe I am just hearing it wrong. Super endearing 🥰
I didn't realize there were bush pumpkins!
i want to try to grow pumkins in raise beds
Awesome video. Thanks for the advice!
Yea. Good luck everyone.
Thanks a lot for information. Love your videos.
Ooh .. need to start .. 🎃… I’m in zone 10b as well but east coast.. and still got powdery mildew in my zinnias.. after a storm.. and continued rains.. what should I do for this if this happens to squashes??
Stay on top of pruning off the infected leaves and toss them. Plant at good spacing for airflow. Plant in full sun.
I’m in love with your leggings!
Love pumpkins and squash
Just thinking of starting pumpkin seeds!
always fun to grow pumpkins
Punkins or pumpkins? 😊
😁
Thank you for all of the great information!! 😊
If the pumpkins are turning out really small when they turn orange, is this maybe caused by a mineral deficiency to cause the size to not get to where it should be? Is there something you should do in the fertilizer to supplement this and how do you know which one?
It could be that or water. You'd have to do a soil test and then amend or fertilize accordingly
But what I am searching the internet for is pumpkin spacing
I guess I'm just going to wing it because it seems to be hard to find
What kind are you growing? If it's any that we have or similar, all the info you need including spacing is on our seed packs and our website: sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-category/vegetables/pumpkins/
I'm looking for a small space pie pumpkin. What variety would you recommend?
Sugar pie. sandiegoseedcompany.com/product/vegetables/pumpkins/organic-sugar-pie-pumpkin-seeds/
Do pumpkins grow additional roots at the nodes if in contact with soil? Just moved some vines out of my walkway & I noticed what appeared to be roots forming under the node where the vine splits
Great question! Yes, they can root. Some gardeners will bury the vines to encourage a larger root system
so if you had powder mildew on your plants and when you go and pull up the plants do you need to do anything to the soil after plants are gone?
didn’t know if it would affect what your wanting to plant next?
thanks, trying to learn❤️christy from va
Great question! You can apply a fungicide but it's usually not necessary.
Such good information! Thank you!
What is the name of the bush pumpkin
I realize this video is a year old. I’m hoping someone can explain what the ring around the drip emitter is.
We just put a few feet of landscape edging around the base of the plant
I would love a packet of seeds 😊
Is she saying punkin?
i get pumpkins about every other year. the opposite years they just don't grow for me.
Are you growing in the space place? If so, soil health and fertilizers will play a big role.
Punkins?
Yeppers. 🎃
i need that seed sis
1st thank you so much for your video.
Why are there so many more male flowers than female?
The plant can only support so many females which need males, so the odds work better that way
This is an URGENT request for help /advice....
I have bred and developed a brand of pumpkin, that I don't believe has ever been catagorized before.
Example :- maximum spread is approximately 1 Meter square,
Maximum yield 12 to 15 x 1kg pumpkins per plant.
Skin orange (fairly soft)
Flesh orange
300 + seeds per pumpkin.
I have searched the Internet for a similar variety, but as yet, have been unable to find anything similar.
I would appreciate advise as to weather or not, I have bred something "unique"?
I would also like to add, this particular pumpkin (which grows similar to a courgette plant) has NO tendrils (reducing its ability to climb).
Very interesting! I would take some photos and samples of the plant to some local nurseries or even a university.
I need some more pumpkin seeds