Pumpkins
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Pumpkins like to spread out but if you have a small yard, you can still grow a vine over a large frame to save space.
Likes: Lots of sun; warm conditions.
Dislikes: Damp soil beneath developing fruit which may cause rot.
When to plant/sow in zone:
How to plant: Sow seed direct into soils; in cooler areas start seedlings in pots in a warm spot and plant out after risk of frost has passed.
When to harvest: Fruits are ready to pick when vines start to yellow and the stalk leading to each pumpkin has started to shrink. Leave at least 5cm of stalk on fruit to prevent rot.
Pests and diseases: Powdery mildew, rats and possums.
Suppliers: The Diggers Club Garden Express
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