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Sara Hesikova

Can you grow pumpkins in a pot? Yes, but this is what you need to know, according to gardening pros

A box of autumnal produce including pumpkins and sweet potatoes.

Given the autumnal tradition of annual visits to pumpkin patches, we’re all pretty much used to the idea of pumpkins growing outside directly in the ground. But if you wanted, can you grow pumpkins in a pot as well?

That’s the question we posed to our gardening pros about how to grow pumpkins to ensure a successful result. Because, as we know, not everyone has the luxury of having enough planting space in the garden for pumpkins - and they take quite a lot of space mind you.

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