Pumpkins can be a great addition to your kitchen garden. They are very easy to grow and offer a delightful taste.
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Other Names: Ugu, Kaddu, Fluted Gourd
Growing Season: January-March and September-December
Ideal Temperature: 20-30°C
Uses: Prepare kaddu ki sabzi and sweet halwa
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Sandy loam soil
- 5-6 hours of sun
- Water accordingly to keep the soil moist
- Fertilize every month with a organic fertilizer
How to Sow Seeds
- Take a large pot with drainage holes in the bottom
- Fill it with potting mix and sow two seeds in the center, around 1 inch deep
- If growing on the ground, sow one seed per spot, and the second seed 1 feet apart.
Seed Care
- Water the seeds regularly
- Choose a location that receives full sunlight
How to Care for Pumpkin
Sunlight: For maximum growth, grow kaddoo plants in a spot, where they can receive 5-6 hours of daily sunlight.
Watering: Pumpkins are thirsty plants and need regular watering to thrive well in the growing season.
Soil: Use a loamy and fertile soil. You can also nourish it by adding gobar ki khaad.
Fertilizer: Fertilize the plants every month with a balance fertilizer to encourage growth.
Pests and Diseases: Aphids and whiteflies are some common dangers to round gourds. So use the right pesticide to get rid of them.
Harvesting: Kaddoos are ready to harvest after 2-3 months of sowing the seed.
Sourabh Rajput (verified owner) –
All the seeds in the packet germinated. They are grown healthy. Giving 4 because they are yet to bear the pumpkins. Will update the review once we have the pumpkin..