Pumpkins are well on their way in August. The fruits are developing and are around 6-8 weeks away from being ready for picking. At this time of year, some key tasks help keep plants healthy and ensure pumpkins mature as well as possible.
Any gardener growing pumpkins will undoubtedly notice plants growing quickly in late summer. It makes watering and regular feeding crucial this month. For quality pumpkins to pick, it also pays to focus the plant’s energy and raise the fruit to stop it from rotting – a devastating sight for any pumpkin grower.
