How Do You Grow Pumpkins In Plastic Mulch?
Having a pumpkin garden can be a rewarding pastime. A personal pumpkin garden can also be cost-effective for holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. You would not have to go shopping for sub-par pumpkins in a grocery store that are treated with all sorts of chemicals you know nothing about. Using plastic mulch in your garden also keeps the pumpkin roots nice and warm as the weather starts to cool down. Follow some simple guidelines and you may find yourself with pumpkins that produce some of the most impressive jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkin pies in the fall season. Find a location in your garden with plenty of room and sunlight. Clear the area of any debris using a rake. Remove all weeds wearing a sturdy pair of gloves to avoid sharp barbs. Dig a hole 12 inches deep and 3 feet wide for each pumpkin plant you want. Fill the hole with an assortment of soil and fertilizer of your choice. Pumpkins like well-drained, pH neutral soil. Pile the excess soil into a small mound over the hole yo
