| What type of soil is best for growing pumpkins here in Florida? How wet or dry should the soil be and what pH level is best? Also, what fertilizers should I use? |
| Pumpkins are a member of the squash family. Pumpkins like a pH of 6 to 6.5. Beds must be well drained, and soil should have plenty of organic matter. You can increase the amount of organic matter by adding compost or well-rotted manure. A small amount of 10-10-10 fertilizer should be worked into hill before planting. (By small I mean a quarter to a half cup per hill.) Pumpkins like plenty of moisture but will not tolerate wet feet. Plant 6 seeds in hill and space hills 10' to 12' apart. When plants come up, pull up all but the best two. Side-dress with 10-10-10 fertilizer when vines begin to run. |
