great pumpkin · Pests & diseases

great pumpkin · Cucurbita maxima
Also known as: autumn squash; winter squash

Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. For more advice see pumpkin cultivation

Watering: Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swingsSunlight: Full sunIf crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling