If you’re going to grow pumpkins, you’ve gotta have a pumpkin calendar to keep up with all of the “To Do’s”. Every month of the year, there’s something to do in and out of the pumpkin patch. Even in mid-winter, there’s the search for seeds to keep us busy. Also, the planning stage is sure to take up many a cold winter’s night. Certainly, you need a monthly schedule of activities and tasks.
Here is our schedule of events, and our focus as we go through the year. Join us for the fun of growing pumpkins, along with the fun of cooking and eating them! We are there with you every step of the way, and during every month of the year.
January
Your pumpkin patch calendar begins to awaken from hibernation with the availability of seeds online.
And, dreams of monster pumpkins abound as we keep warm by the fireside. Tip: We recommend you conduct your seed search with a mug of hot chocolate in hand.
February
It’s time to focus on two things. First, determine what kind of pumpkins to grow and how to get the best seeds. Second, think of what you need to do to improve your garden soil. Long before you plant seeds, you can strive to improve the soil.
March
Learn, learn, learn. Now is the time to study and then seek tips on how to improve your garden and techniques.
Some of us may be lucky enough to get into the garden, to begin preparing for the season.
Also, read up and learn about proper germination steps. And, buy seed-starting supplies. How to grow pumpkins
April
Get out into the garden and begin to apply all of your earlier winter learnings to improve and prepare the soil.
Indoor planting time begins! Importantly, follow proven techniques to maximize germination.
May
Transplanting is the next important step as transplant shock will slow the tender plant’s growth. Also protect the seedling from early season cold, especially overnight.
June
Early care and nurturing will jump-start your seedling and put the plant into the fast lane. Above all, we recommend thinking about the activities on the pumpkin calendar for the next few months. It’s going to get busy out in the pumpkin patch.
July
All of a sudden, it’s pollination time on the vine. It seems like just yesterday, you planted your pumpkins. Make sure you know how to position the fruit. Also, proper plant growth and development is important now.
August
Pumpkin growing is in full swing. The first thing to remember is that insect pests and plant disease are a prime concern at this point in the pumpkin calendar.
September
With the closing days of the season, we try to coax a few more pounds into the fruit.
in addition, we will discuss storage, proper cleaning, and keeping seeds for next year’s garden.
October
First comes the weigh-offs in the first few days of the month as the season ends.
Then, we turn to Halloween fun and playing with our pumpkins.
November
Finally, we enjoy eating and decorating with pumpkins.
Pumpkins are a traditional part of Thanksgiving. People do just about anything imaginable to and with pumpkins!
December
Time to hibernate and enjoy the Christmas season.
Don’t forget to put seeds and garden equipment on your Christmas wish list.
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