One of the bright spots of the fall season – aside from Halloween! – is the pumpkin patches, filled with their beautiful bounty.
But while you may be imagining lush patches filled with bright orange fruits in the prime of health, it takes some work to get them there. And pumpkins can have their fair share of problems.
Are your pumpkin plants wilting?
Many things can cause this common complaint, including watering issues, and various types of pests and diseases as well.
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We will discuss these common causes, and what to do if your pumpkin plants are wilting.
Here’s everything we’ll cover:
Irrigation IssuesSometimes it seems like there is just no pleasing certain plants.
If the soil is too dry, your pumpkin plants may wilt. And if the soil is too moist, they may wilt in that case as well.
What’s a gardener to do?
Your best bet is to follow the advice in our guide to growing pumpkins and make sure you provide one to one and a half inches of water per week, including rainfall.
Not sure if they’re getting too much or too little? Let’s take a closer look.
1. Too Little WaterProbably the most common problem on this list, failing to provide enough water can lead to wilting. Fortunately, it’s also the easiest issue to solve.
Pumpkins love to sprawl, and those big vines can guzzle up a lot of liquid in the heat of the summer!
If your plants are wilting due to dry soil, as long as they are healthy otherwise, this can easily be remedied if you catch it in time.
Pumpkins have shallow roots, and you don’t want to disturb them. Check the soil near your plants with your finger or a
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