Examine the root you want to cut. If possible, trace it back to the trunk of the tree from which it grows. Is it one of the largest roots? If so, youâre a lot more likely to damage the tree by cutting it. If itâs relatively small though, you can probably remove it without any major issues. Figure out the right place to cut the root. You shouldnât just cut the root at random. A good rule of thumb is to measure the diameter of the trunk of the tree in inches. Multiply that number by eight. The total represents the closest place where you can safely cut the root of the tree.
1 Pumpkins do best when the seeds are directly planted in the ground. 2  If your growing season is very short, seed indoors in peat pots about 2 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. 3  Be sure to harden off before transplanting. 4  Wait until the plant soil is 70ÂºF or more before sowing seeds.t depends on the variety and if you are growing them for size or for eating. The small-to-medium varieties may produce 4 or 5 pumpkins per plant. If you want bigger ones, you can pinch off some and stick to 2 or 3. The most common pumpkin problems/disease are probably powdery mildew and squash bugs/cucumber beetles.
Harvest pumpkins when they are deep orange and have a hard rind. This is usually in late September or early October. Pumpkin vines require a minimum of 50 to 100 square feet of growing space. Plant four or five seeds per hill at a depth of 1 inch. Space the hills 5 to 6 feet apart in rows 10 to 15 feet apart. Dry pumpkins in the sun for about 7 days to harden the skin.