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- Planting pumpkin on compost - you should know that
- Site conditions for pumpkin plants
- A location next to the compost
- Care of the pumpkin plants
Pumpkin seedlings feel right at home with compost
Planting pumpkin on compost - you should know that
The compost offers good growth conditions for pumpkin plants. It is ideal for growing seedlings. Nevertheless, it is only conditionally suitable as a location, which is why the pumpkin should be quickly transplanted.
Site conditions for pumpkin plants
Pumpkin plants prefer a nutrient-rich soil and sunny proportions. They thrive well on a moist substrate and feel good on the compost. The compost in partial shade provides optimal conditions to grow a pumpkin from seeds. Plant the seedlings as quickly as possible to another location. Pumpkins are not suitable for growing on the compost. The plants extract valuable nutrients from the compost, so that the substrate is no longer suitable as a fertilizer. The high water requirement of pumpkin plants causes the compost soil to dry out.
Pumpkins need:
A location next to the compost
If you want to use the location conditions on the compost, pay attention to the lighting conditions. A compost in the shade is not suitable as a location, as the pumpkin here forms smaller fruits. They need more time to mature and can not develop an intense aroma. Mildew spreads on the leaves, because the fungus likes the damp microclimate. The brighter the location, the bigger the fruits become. Chayotes, zucchinis and butternut feel well in half-shade conditions.
There are good conditions right next to the compost, which benefits your pumpkin plant. Put the seedlings in the soil immediately next to the compost. The roots use the nutrients that are washed out of the compost with the rainwater. Remove roots that form on the tendrils. This prevents uncontrolled spread and thus excessive nutrient deprivation.
Care of the pumpkin plants
Make sure that the plants get enough water. Pour on the stem base so that the leaves are not wetted with water. This prevents diseases caused by fungi. If the leaves rest on damp ground, rot symptoms may occur. Lay a layer of straw or hay on the ground so the plant can dry well.