Pumpkin "Grey Queen"

* GROWING FEATURES.
Pumpkin is a heat-loving crop. It needs not only soil moisture, but also air. The crop has a powerful root system that goes deep into the ground. Pumpkin does not like stagnant water, so it is advisable to plant it on a hill. It grows well not only on the ground, but also on a manure ridge.
A sunny place is selected for planting, the soil is fertilized. Since pumpkin occupies a large area, it is better to plant it along the fence, directing the vines to the fence. Bush forms are grown in beds, placing the vines under trees.
Pumpkin seeds germinate for a long time, the plant itself develops for a long time (120-140 days). Therefore, it is best to grow it through seedlings. Sowing for seedlings begins 25-35 days before planting in the ground.
It is better to sow not in boxes, but in separate cups, since pumpkin does not tolerate transplantation well. Water the seedlings with warm water (+25°C), feed 1-2 times with mineral fertilizers (1 tablespoon per 5 liters of water). In Estonia, seedlings are planted in a bed on June 10-12, under cover - May 20-25. It is better to plant them on high beds (20-25 cm). If you were unable to grow seedlings, then sow the seeds in open ground (but not earlier than May 25). Pre-soak them in water or germinate in wet sawdust until a small tip of the root appears. The depth of sowing seeds is 8-12 cm.