How to Grow Pumpkins from Seed | From Start to Finish

How to Grow Pumpkins from Seed | From Start to Finish | 4 Simple Steps (UK)

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Halloween Pumpkins in 4 simple steps from sowing the seed to that all exciting harvest!
Growing pumpkins for beginners from seed is so easy and really rewarding. Whether you're growing in the ground or growing your pumpkins in containers, if you follow these steps, you'll be guaranteed a super crop ready for Halloween!
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@Jord850827 Ай бұрын

Started growing pumpkins 🎃 2 year back after following this video . Had excellent pumpkins. All of them huge . Follow this guide and you can’t go wrong

@TheGreyGardener1990 Ай бұрын

Glad they worked for you! So fun to grow

@Jord850827 Ай бұрын

Thanks from the north east myself hopefully the year is good for us in the garden 👍

@lueezec358 Ай бұрын

I got a pumpkin growing kit for Christmas, it’s been in the shed for 5 months. This month I followed my plant instructions and have 3 baby pumpkins on my windowsill. Thanks for this video, it is very informative, can’t wait to follow these instructions. 🎃

@pablo9364 3 күн бұрын

you’re a very good expert kitchen gardener. Bring it into your daytime job if you can.

@acrad7187 11 ай бұрын

First year for us growing pumpkins- thanks for the great instruction and tips

@beant364 Жыл бұрын

This was really informative for a beginner, thanks!

@ChoonDesigns Жыл бұрын

Great simple informative video, thanks!

@coe-vids2721 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video to show every step, much appreciated!

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@totemtv5116 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great guide. I’m excited to start my first pumpkin patch

@dellaarchuleta3586 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for lots of great information I can't wait for your next video 😀

@FromOurGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing harvest 🎃! Definitely growing them next year! Great video

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks. Always enjoy growing them 🙂

@taracriste1 10 ай бұрын

My pumpkin vines are doing so well and this is my first year growing pumpkins so it's very exciting! Thanks for the info!

@ROBERTBOYD-jw3ee 8 ай бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😮😮😮

@LeilaniLovesElephants Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!

@wayne90079 8 ай бұрын

cheers for great information going to follow it

@duckyO.o 2 жыл бұрын

My dad has left his pumpkins in my care while he's away. Can't wait to wow him when he comes back. Thank you!!

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@thattoothlessgrin Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!

@briscoeduck Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks so much ❤

@1000secondhandrose Жыл бұрын

thanks for your very easy to understand video i am going to tryyour way.

@smallforestdweller6999 9 ай бұрын

Grew my first pumpkin this year!

@1panier Жыл бұрын

So cool

@clareHB Жыл бұрын

Great video thank u

@tiny5500 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sharonfleet9031 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative thank you!!

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 🙂

@rhondabaroli2683 Жыл бұрын

Very awesome

@desiraemuzyczuk2039 2 жыл бұрын

Thank youMost helpful video I've come across so far

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@carolineambler5001 2 жыл бұрын

Just took my allotment on last November. Saved my pumpkin seeds from ones I bought . They are growing in pots !! I'm excited to get them in the ground . Thanks for this video .very helpful and I know the weather is the same here in County Durham as yours as your north east as well!! Lol

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, so exciting getting a new allotment 😁 Good luck with it all. Pumpkins are one of my favourite things to grow

@FiNe_SiTe 2 жыл бұрын

So looking forward to growing pumpkins this year (: Great info. Thank you!

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, good luck 👍

@Llllllllll40 Жыл бұрын

Did you grown any yet? I seen videos and I decided to do it my self and I got a pumpkin

@baldoyler007 Жыл бұрын

Fair play pal. Growing them this year. Great video

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Nice one, hope they turn out well 👍

@wolftal1178 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@josslucas1545 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed thanks

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@aaronbrown3982 Жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

@debbiestott3651 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching, my first year growing pumpinks. Didn't have a clue about the make and female stuff. Learning every day. geordie lad, nice to hear someone local. No American accent with you.

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, no American accent. Glad you enjoyed it

@bethhoffman1954 Ай бұрын

Caleb Hoffman halloween 🦇 sounds

@steveaumann6335 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for sharing.👍

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Steve

@Dave82012 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up from me! Will give em a go next year.

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Always fun to grow

@maribelalvarez1976 Жыл бұрын

COOL

@matthewmclellan2543 Жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@Wickd. Жыл бұрын

thanks! we recently had an assignment to see which persons seed would grow the fastest using different techniques - hopefully this works :)

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Lots of warmth for quick growth!

@lilchippewa1272 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!!

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@jo-penford Жыл бұрын

Iv not ever grown anything before, starting with pumpkins, got a out 150 seeds all ready. Thank you for video !!

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Well, you should get 1 or 2 pumpkins then! Good luck 👍

@Melvorgazh Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips! Greetings from Belgium. I just have a few seed that popped out recently

@SausageandWine Жыл бұрын

Hi what seeds did you use for this patch ? Next year i would love to use Magic Lantern seeds.

@alidowber5099 2 ай бұрын

👏👏👏

@jstra Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Going to be my first gardening project with my 5 year old this year!

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Ah how nice 🙂 best of luck!

@thegodofdaffodils5203 Жыл бұрын

Yes I’m growing fifty pumpkins this October So the feeding thing Liquid Seaweed and potassium is really handy thanks we are going to use them this year 😊❤

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

No problem. Best of luck 🙂

@christianweatherbroadcasting 8 ай бұрын

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@Metal_DMR 8 ай бұрын

what does Christianity have to with growing pumpkins?

@AFROJOE2323 Жыл бұрын

Worm castings top dress would also beneficially help any pumpkins out!

@kimmemarker974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. Im a 1st year pumpkin grower, and im nervous lol

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you'll be fine! 🙂

@justahappygardener 2 жыл бұрын

Champion tips on pumpkins, thank you. I will follow your advice when I plant mine out in a few weeks time up here in Northern Scotland. I'll let you know how it goes. Paul (Geordie away from home)

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul best or luck mate 👍

@justahappygardener 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 Thank you :)

@antwanpandohie874 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the plastic pipe for water but quick question mate where did you get the spray bottle you used in the beginning of the video from

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

No idea mate! But I'm sure amazon, or somewhere like home bargains etc all do those kinds of spray bottles

@slingfisher88 9 ай бұрын

it will be fun to grow some pumpkin with shapes such as frankenstein shapes ,skull shapes , vampire shapes even the trump shapes , you will be amazed ...

@Bulldog2108 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! We was a little late sowing our pumpkins. We did it about 12 or 14 days ago. Do you think they will be ready for harvest before Halloween? They have not long started to germinate. Cheers

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think you'll be OK. Hopefully we get some nice warm weather 🤞

@xLess_than_1x Ай бұрын

Do you guys not get the vine borers and squash bugs that ruin everything?

@PitchUpWithThePates 2 жыл бұрын

What size pots did you put the 2 seeds in initially? Thanks!

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, not entirely sure of the size but as long as its not tiny then you will be ok. I've put them in bigger pots than this in the past too and it's fine. Depending on where you are in the country, a bigger pot could be beneficial if you have to keep it in the Greenhouse for longer due to cold temperatures. Nothing worse than when your plant starts to outgrow the pot!

@ignaciolopez3723 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the variety of pumpkin you harvested?

@sarahpeel4091 Жыл бұрын

North east accent is 👌🏻

@chriscurtain1816 8 ай бұрын

Q - how do you store the seeds between 31 Oct and 15 Apr?

@AlexAstrid 28 күн бұрын

I've got it right on sowing the seed on it'd side, tried two different brands over the last 2 months and nothing. Trying nit too give up

@josephlouis4590 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, will give the water pipe a try next time! I'm growing some little white and orange pumpkins that I tried to plant as exploration (first time planting pumpkins), but with this heat, the soil is getting drier every day and the plants are getting that heat from the soil as well. Do you have any recommendation of what could be used to keep the soil moist and help to fight the heat?

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Lots of mulch. Straw/compost/manure

@josephlouis4590 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 Thanks, will try it.

@thegodofdaffodils5203 Жыл бұрын

Ok I’ll use lots of horse Manure this year handy thanks the gray gardener

@jacquelinejones5790 Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely wanting to grow pumpkins so that was really useful. Are you north east based ….thought you have a local, to me, accent 👍

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

North East yeah

@puppeteercat3917 Жыл бұрын

It is alresdy may 22nd for me. Do you think ill have a pumpkin by this halloween if i start now?

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think so but it might be green not orange. Just try it.

@JohnnyZBeatZ Жыл бұрын

how often to water pumpkins

@alexanderbielski9327 8 ай бұрын

Is there nothing other than potatoes that i can just throw in the ground and grow. Why dont we eat plants that just grow! 😂

@Chris-vc1dh Жыл бұрын

I really want to do it, can i plant them in pods on the windows indoors before they go outside?

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Yeah 👍

@tiny5500 10 ай бұрын

Question our pumpkins have been goin 2 months tons of flower ( may fell off already ) there are no females? No builds behind any flowers. Steril pumpkins lol. They were seed from last year's pumpkins from the store we let rot and stay out through winter.

@vickimccavish2897 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm just starting out to grow anything and wanted to try growing pumpkins for this Halloween. Is it too late for this year? Also, do you soak your seeds before you sow them? Thanks 🎃

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vicki, I'd say it was too late yeah. You could try some local garden centres who may be selling an established plant and give that a go. I didn't soak them though no 👍

@vickimccavish2897 2 жыл бұрын

Ah I thought so, thank you so much for replying. I'll definitely be prepared for next year anyway 😊

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

@@vickimccavish2897 no worries

@conwaybam Жыл бұрын

Cheers for a really good video , simple but very informative.. I'll definitely be having a go next year..

@painnemadisun1697 Жыл бұрын

Haw can I get this pumkin seed.

@Vanilla_Bushwhacking Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. I'm gonna grow mine in a planter, currently seeds are taking form in a pot. How far away do you put each plant from one another on your allotment? I'm thinking of growing two at least.

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Depends on the size of the bed they're going in...I'd give them a metre if possible. But I know people have gone closer and had decent results. Just not on top of each other basically haha

@Vanilla_Bushwhacking Жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 Thanks. More than enough space for my two plants. Thanks for this

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

@@Vanilla_Bushwhacking no worries 👍

@SilverMist0121 2 жыл бұрын

Arrr man I got some seeds to plant now would they still work and what was the soil that stops them from frying also where do I get some liquid seaweed and the fruiting food , awesome vid 💙

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Try them now yeah. You'll probably get some smaller pumpkins still. Any garden centre will do the liquid seaweed and all the foods/fertiliser. What was the soil frying thing? Can't remember what I said now ha

@SilverMist0121 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 awesome mate and I just watched it back I think you said compost maneur to stop the moisture drying up and thanks for replying hopefully I get 1 or 2 this autumn will keep you updated

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

No bother. I'm sure you'll get something. Maybe start them indoors on a window sill with plenty of light (if possible) that way they should get off to a bit of a faster start

@blackbeard0074 2 жыл бұрын

does this work in work in the US as well?

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see why not. Maybe some additional watering would be needed. I imagine there will be varieties more tolerant to your climate so maybe you give that a Google?

@rcrowdy86 10 ай бұрын

Do the leaves die off naturally, or do I need to clear them to help the pumpkins grow/ripen? Thanks

@TheGreyGardener1990 10 ай бұрын

Naturally mate. If you wanted to remove some around the pumpkins it won't hurt

@rcrowdy86 10 ай бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 Wow, fast reply! Thanks! 👍

@timesthree5757 2 жыл бұрын

Question pumpkin is a north American plant. The like heavy humid heat. How do you deal with cooler british weather?

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't seem to effect it. They obviously do better if we have a good summer but it's enough

@timesthree5757 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 cool! Thanks.

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

@@timesthree5757 no problem 😊

@rosepop8195 2 жыл бұрын

It's my first time growing pumpkins I've just noticed that some of the plants leaves are starting to yellow. Any idea why ?

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Could be lack of water or nutrients. Hard to tell without seeing it. Baby leaves die off if it hasn't been in the ground for long. The plant does die back when the pumpkins are large but not really this early

@rachelcrothers7369 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, is it too late to start the seeds now?

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Not too late. You should still get a decent Harvest. Start indoors next to a window or greenhouse so it gets a good head start.

@rachelcrothers7369 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 yay thanks so much!

@jeff_9074 Жыл бұрын

My seed packaging says 110 days to harvest. If I want to wait a week or two after predicted harvest, will the pumpkins stay healthy on the vine, or will they begin to rot if not harvest at correct time?

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

There's always a chance of rot especially if the weather is really wet. I always just say give it a go though aa they might be ok

@jeff_9074 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 thanks for the quick reply!

@petrisorserdaru4309 2 жыл бұрын

Is it too late to plant the pumpkin seeds in July?

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

I would say so I think

@timeforce80 2 жыл бұрын

I've planted my seeds I'm my back yard, could it damage pipe underground??

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

No you should be ok. They don't go really deep and they would just grow round it anyway

@timeforce80 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 ok thanks alot

@noahriding5780 11 ай бұрын

If the pumpkins are turning out really small when they turn orange, is this maybe caused by a mineral deficiency? Is there something you should do in the fertilizer to supplment this and how do you know which one?

@TheGreyGardener1990 11 ай бұрын

How many pumpkins are on one plant? If lots they will be small. If you want bigger ones, two to three pumpkins per plant is what is needed

@noahriding5780 11 ай бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 Thanks. I'll check on that. I think I am about 2 or 3 per plant. But I didn't think to check. But last year they were bigger. Gardening is such a useful skill. Its amazing that people can do their own skills and building.

@TheGreyGardener1990 11 ай бұрын

As a comparison I've planted two plants this year, left 4 to 5 pumpkins on each and 2 of them are football size currently so it could be down to a few things. Soil condition being a big factor. I haven't fed them or anything.

@issab7380 Жыл бұрын

I’m growing pumpkins for the first time but I planted them too close to the sidewalk! Stems are starting to grow into the sidewalk but have roots growing in the ground! Is it ok to pull them out of the ground and direct them away from the sidewalk? Or should I just leave them

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of the vines being able to root? As long as the main part of the plant is where you want it to be I'd say you can pull a few out and direct it yeah. Just try it

@issab7380 Жыл бұрын

Thanx a bunch! I can send a pic if you’d like to see

@issab7380 Жыл бұрын

Thanx a bunch! I can send a pic if you’d like to see

@jimjam6598 Жыл бұрын

Just got some seeds from my halloween pumpkins, what do I do with them until april? I know some seeds should go in the fridge - not sure if pumpkins need that? Any help appreciated :)

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Yeah they can go in the fridge. A cool dry place should be enough in an envelope pr something similar. They need drying out first so place on a paper towel turning them every now and again for maybe 3-4 weeks but keep checking as it depends on condition/temperature.

@jimjam6598 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 ahh that's great, thanks for the advice :) Also - do you reckon I could plant them in.. march? Or february? And keep them on the windowsill/sunroom until it gets warm

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

@@jimjam6598 march maybe yeah but the earlier you plant, the more at risk of them becoming 'leggy'

@jimjam6598 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 what do you mean by leggy?

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

@@jimjam6598 if plants are grown inside and need more light than they're getting, they will put on growth which is faster than normal causing them to become longer. Better to Google the term so you can see some images and a better explanation haha

@Emmalack 8 ай бұрын

why do i snap off the pumkins when they are the size of a tennis ball this is my first year growing them and i dont know nothing about this

@TheGreyGardener1990 7 ай бұрын

It is said that if you want to grow the biggest you can, you should only keep 1 or 2 pumpkins per plant. This year I have put two plants in the ground and litterally left them to do their own thing. I've got 15 pumpkins of a fairly decent size. That's the theory behind it but in reality it doesn't make too much difference

@PanamaSticks 8 ай бұрын

Probably a lot of good information here, but I have the volume on my tablet maxed out and I can't hear you. And I don't have hearing problems.

@TheGreyGardener1990 8 ай бұрын

Fair enough. Over 100k views and I don't think that's been mentioned before but something to note for me going forward. I've also had a listen back just on my phone and I can hear it fine 🤷‍♂️

@exploringwithdonald8444 Жыл бұрын

if mine don't grow in time because I've planted it at the beginning of June, and now It has a yellow flower on it and the plant is huge , but if it any of them don't grow before Halloween, I'll try again next year haha

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

You might get lucky, you never know 🤞🤞

@exploringwithdonald8444 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGreyGardener1990 🤞 I hope that one grows

@aznstylepn0y Жыл бұрын

I actually didn’t do any of this I just planted mine in the ground and it grew naturally and I just don’t pay attention to time

@juralyncambaya8890 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I couldn't find this kind of pumpkins in Philippines 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@TheGreyGardener1990 2 жыл бұрын

Ah right, maybe not suited to your climate perhaps?

@christianweatherbroadcasting 8 ай бұрын

@heavenlygardens Жыл бұрын

I tried really hard to watch the entire video, but it's incredibly hard to understand what you're saying because it's like you're mumbling. thanks anyway

@TheGreyGardener1990 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, youre the first person to say that actually. Any questions just ask

@Savethesafe Жыл бұрын

You obviously ain't from the UK he's speaking clear as day

@heavenlygardens Жыл бұрын

@@Savethesafe OBVIOUSLY I am not.

@cassandrav4358 Жыл бұрын

Ok Karen, he has an accent...no need to be rude.

@heavenlygardens Жыл бұрын

@@cassandrav4358 I'm a child of immigrants it's not the accent it's the mumbling AS I SAID!!