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Allotment journey tips for fellow pumpkin enthusiastic
🎃 Pumpkin Diaries: 15 Pumpkins and Counting!
October’s here, and my patch has rewarded me with a mighty fifteen Jamaican green-and-silver pumpkins! They’re not your average Halloween fare, but they’re beauties in their own right. These pumpkins bring a slice of the Caribbean straight to the West Midlands (and hopefully a few pies too). Plus, I’ve saved seeds for next year, and I’ve got tips for growing a truly green army of them!
🎃 Meet the Jamaican Beauties: Green and Silver Pumpkins
These aren’t your standard pumpkins—they’re tropical royalty. Jamaican green and silver pumpkins have a unique color that stands out in any patch and a rich flavor that’s perfect for soups, pies, and curries. They spread out like royalty too. So, if you’re thinking of growing them, prepare to hand over some serious real estate in the garden!
🎃 Growing Tips for Pumpkin Glory 🎃
1. Space is Key
Pumpkins are the sprawling type; think of them as garden divas. They need space to stretch out—ideally, leave 4–6 feet between each plant. My rookie error this season? Letting them snuggle a bit too close. Lesson learned!
2. Sunlight: Pumpkins Love a Tan
Pumpkins thrive in full sunlight, so pick the sunniest spot you’ve got. I learned the hard way that leaves can get a bit excessive. Trimming them lightly would’ve let in more sun and probably boosted my harvest. So, next year: no shade hogging in my patch!
3. Water, but Don’t Drown Them
Pumpkins like a good soak but hate soggy roots. Water at the base, ideally in the morning, and avoid splashing the leaves to prevent mildew. This year, I went for a “Goldilocks” approach: not too much, not too little, and it did the trick!
4. Feed Like They’re Royalty
These pumpkins are heavy feeders. Throughout the season, they need a nutrient boost, especially after flowering starts. I used a good all-purpose fertilizer every few weeks and could almost hear them purring with delight.
What I Learned (Or: Why Trimming is Key)
So, here’s the deal: pumpkin leaves grow like they’re in a competition. I didn’t trim mine this season, thinking more leaves meant more growth. Rookie mistake! Turns out, pumpkins love direct sun on the actual fruit to help them ripen and plump up, so next season, I’ll be a certified pumpkin hairdresser. Snip-snip!
🎃 Saving Seeds for Round Two
With 15 pumpkins proudly sitting in the shed, I’ve got big dreams for 2025. I’ve saved a handful of seeds and am planning an even bigger patch. This time, I’ll be trimming the leaves, spacing them out properly, and aiming for the ultimate pumpkin patch!
Here’s to a pumpkin takeover in the Midlands! If anyone’s got tips on making them even bigger, I’m all ears (and green thumbs).
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