Question From:
nigel baxter in narre warren sth, melbourne VIC
Nature of problem:
when should i pick my pumpkins? do i look for color of the flesh or change in weather temperature? any advice would be great.
Type of Plant (if known):
butternut pumpkin
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
nil
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
soil and compost
How often do you water the plant:
dependant on rainfall
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
4-6hrs
What type of plant is it:
gutter pumps
How long since you planted it:
grew naturally from veggie scraps dug into soil
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
yes, dynamic lifter
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
out
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
nil
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
thank-you so much for your interest and time, will look forward to any advice. kind regards, nigel.
Answer: Pumpkins are ready to pick when the stem adjoining the pumpkin turns from green to brownish and the pumpkin sounds hollow when knocked with your knuckles. Don