Jack Miller

Yes, you can plant sprouted pumpkin seeds, and it’s actually one of the easiest ways to get a head start on your pumpkin patch.   If you’ve ever cut open a pumpkin, scooped out the seeds, and noticed a few of them already had little white tails poking out, you’ve basically got a seedling waiting … Read more

You can plant pumpkin seeds in the fall, and it’s actually a great time to do it in many climates.   While spring is the traditional planting season for pumpkins, fall planting offers some unique advantages that many gardeners overlook.   If you’ve been wondering whether you can plant pumpkin seeds in the fall, the … Read more

Yes, you can plant pumpkin seeds straight into the ground.   In fact, that’s how most gardeners do it, and pumpkins actually thrive when planted directly in the soil where they’ll grow.   If you’ve been wondering whether you can plant pumpkin seeds straight into the ground without starting them indoors first, the answer is … Read more

Yes, you can plant pumpkin seeds in August, and it’s actually a great time to get started if you want a late-season harvest.   Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, planting pumpkin seeds in August can work beautifully with the right timing and a little extra … Read more

Yes, you can plant pumpkin seeds from supermarket pumpkins, and they will often grow into healthy vines if the seeds are viable.   The catch is that supermarket pumpkins are usually grown for eating, not for seed quality, so germination isn’t guaranteed.   If you’ve ever scooped out a pumpkin for pie or carving and … Read more