Seeds Specifications
| Common Name | fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, Ugu |
| Height | 1.5 to 15 ft |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Summer, spring |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Pumpkins are very thirsty plants and need lots of water
- Water one inch per week
- Water deeply, especially during fruit set
- Pinch off the fuzzy ends of each vine after a few pumpkins have formed
- Bees are essential for pollination, so be mindful when using insecticides to kill pests
Pumpkin care
- Pumpkins do best when the seeds are directly planted in the ground
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | well-drained soil, fertile, loose soil, high in organic matter with pH between 5.8 and 6.8 |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer |
| Harvest Season | Summer, Spring |
Pumpkin special feature
Pumpkins are cultivated in the very warm condition, which can also resist in cold temperature.
Pumpkin uses
Medicinal Use:
- Rich the source of vitamin A and potassium
Culinary Use:
- Tender leaves and mature fruit are used for cooking purpose
- The cooked pulp is fabulous in pies, sweet preparation cookies, bread, soups, appetizers, main dishes
- the list goes on and on!
