Cucurbita pepo - red variety
The red pumpkin is commonly grown in European countries and south America.It needs relatively cool climate. In Indian conditions August is the good season for it. The fruits are ready by December. watering is required regularly throughout the growing season.
Pumpkins require full sun, as well as soil with excellent drainage and a pH value of around 6.0. Sandy loam with plenty of organic material is the ideal type of soil. Pumpkins also respond well to soil that has been treated with compost. A common method for growing pumpkins is to plant the seeds in small mounds of compost enriched soil. The pumpkins vines will slowly spill over the mounds as they grow. Space your mounds around 4 to 5 feet apart. You can also plant your pumpkins in rows about 4 to 6 feet apart. Cover the soil with black plastic or weed guard to warm it up early in the season and prevent competition from weeds
