How to Grow Large Pumpkins: A Detailed Guide to the Planting Method
I. Land Preparation
Large pumpkins should be planted in sandy soil. Before planting, prepare the land and make beds about 4 meters wide; the length can be determined according to the length of the plants, and some base fertilizer should be applied appropriately.
II. Hormone Treatment
Before sowing, soak the seeds in ABT No. 4 yield-increasing agent at 20 ppm for about 4 hours, which can promote better seed germination and growth. After soaking, rinse them clean with water and sprout them.
III. Sowing
In the north, it is best to sow after Grain Rain; in the south, it is best to do so around Qingming. After sowing, seal the soil firmly with fine moist soil, and check frequently to prevent the seedlings from being scorched.
IV. Management
It mainly sets fruit on the main vine; the root fruit is not kept. Leave 1-2 fruits at a position two meters from the roots, or at the 10th-12th pair of leaves.