{"product_id":"pumpkin-seeds-2","title":"Pumpkin F1 Hybrid Bheema - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePumpkin F1 Hybrid Bheema - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral \/ South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine, 3-5 m spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, regular watering at the base; avoid wetting foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost or manure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy feeder; add manure at planting and feed monthly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ripe fruit is cooked as \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;sabzi, halwa, sambar, soup and petha\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, while the young leaves, shoots and flowers are also eaten. Seeds can be roasted as a snack. A productive, long-storing vegetable for the home kitchen garden.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Direct sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, two or three to a pit, on raised mounds spaced 1-1.5 m apart; thin to the strongest seedling. Germination takes 7-10 days in warm soil. Give the vine a strong trellis or open ground to ramble. Hand-pollinate flowers in the early morning if fruit set is poor. Fruits are ready about 100-120 days after sowing, when the skin hardens and the stem dries.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow pumpkin seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in February-March for the summer crop and again in June-July with the monsoon. In warm southern regions sowing is possible over a longer window; avoid frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a pumpkin take to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost home varieties are ready about 100-120 days after sowing. Harvest when the rind is hard, well coloured and the stem near the fruit has started to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054227292406,"sku":"SED-VEG-PUMPKIN-003","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-pumpkin-f1-hybrid-bheema-vegetable-seeds-16969111863436.jpg?v=1782715888","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/pumpkin-seeds-2","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}