How to Grow Pumpkins in Containers (Even in Small Spaces)

Is it too early to start thinking about pumpkin pie and Jack o’ lanterns? Never. It’s never too early.

Luckily, pumpkins are not only a beautiful plant to add variety to your standard summer vegetable garden, they’re easy to grow too. Even in containers.

Don’t be fooled by those giant leaves and long vines; anyone with space for a good sized container can successfully grow a pumpkin plant. Whether you’re most excited to roast them in the oven, carve up and stuff ‘em with a candle, bake into a pie, or simply set them out for the neighbors to enjoy - this is the year to add a pumpkin or two to your container garden!

In this video, we'll cover practical strategies for hitting your pumpkin goals, whatever they might be. You’ll learn the how and why of selecting a container, filling it with potting mix, planting seeds, watering to avoid disease, identifying male/female flowers, and how to manually pollinate. And plenty more!

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Helpful links mentioned in the video
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University of Georgia pumpkin production guide - https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1180&title=Commercial%20Production%20and%20Management%20of%20Pumpkins%20and%20Gourds

DIY Potting Mix video - https://youtu.be/es8aUBuLqFc

Planting Calendar - https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar

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