Use these 12 tips to get started.
Choose Small Pumpkin Varieties
Some pumpkin varieties are better suitedfor container growing than others.
Use a Big Pot
Even small pumpkins need plenty of room to grow, so choose a roomy planter.
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ensure the container you choose hasplenty of drainage holesin the base to prevent water-logged roots.
To plant, sow two to four pumpkin seeds per pot and bury the seeds about 1 inch deep.
Apply Mulch
Pumpkins crave moisture, but plants grown in containers dry out quicker than plants in garden beds.
The mulch insulates the soil and prevents pots from drying out quickly.
Plus,trellising might allow you to grow more pumpkinsin tight quarters.
This encourages the plants to channel all their energy toward the remaining flowers to produce high-quality fruits.
Pruning off extra flowers is recommended for most pumpkin varieties.
However, miniature pumpkins typically dont need to be pruned, even in container gardens.
Know When to Harvest
When autumn arrives and the temperature drops, its time toharvest your pumpkins.
If a hard frost is forecast, pick pumpkins a little early and let them ripen indoors.
