Growing Pumpkins for Fall

One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is pumpkins. Not only because fall is just my favorite season, and it is way cheaper to grow your own. But pumpkins are super easy to grow. Just make sure you have plenty of room. Keep reading below to find out my tips for growing pumpkins for fall.

Pumpkin Planting Tips

Planting my own Pumpkins is one of my favorite parts of having a garden. It not only saves me money on my fall decor, but you can also eat them, so they are cute and functional.

Pumpkins are not only super cute, they are pretty easy and low maintenance to grow. As easy as they may be, I have a few tips that will make your life so much easier.

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Pumpkin Timeline

In my opinion, the number one mistake you can make when planting pumpkins is waiting too long. Believe me I have made this mistake, and my jack-o-lantern pumpkins did not turn orange until Thanksgiving.

Be sure to look into how long it will take your pumpkins to be ready to harvest and plant accordingly. Typically plan for 90-120 days to allow your pumpkins plenty of grow time. And once you have harvested your pumpkins you can find out how I preserve my pumpkins to make them last all season long.

Preserving Pumpkins

Once you’ve grown all the pumpkins, it is important to keep them healthy for as long as possible.

You want to make sure to pick a pumpkin that is in good shape. You do not want to choose one that has any soft spots, mold, or sign of deterioration. The healthier your pumpkin is the longer it will last.

First, you want to get off any dirt, or loose particles with a dry towel or brush. Then, once it is good and wiped down you can prep your preserving solution.

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I hope these tips for Growing Pumpkins for Fall will make your life easier. If you give any of these tips a try, make sure to tag me on Instagram. And keep following along with The Four Acre Farm on Pinterest for more Easy Recipes, Gardening Tips, & Budget Friendly DIY.