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Pumpkin care requirements
water
Water deeply 1–2 inches per week; increase to 2–3 inches weekly during fruit development; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent rot
soil
Rich, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–6.8; amend generously with compost; pumpkins are heavy feeders requiring nutrient-rich medium
light
Full sun; requires minimum 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum growth and fruit development
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Pumpkin
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Pumpkin
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Pumpkin
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Pumpkin
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.