Red Pumpkin Vegetable Seeds – (Lal Kaddu) | 2 g Pack | Easy to Grow for Home, Kitchen & Terrace Gardens

Product Description:

Utkarsh 525 Pumpkin Seeds produce vigorous, spreading vines with healthy pumpkin fruits suitable for fresh culinary use. Ideal for home gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, and large grow bags, this variety performs well in warm Indian conditions. With adequate sunlight, moisture, nutrition, and proper vine support, it can provide a rewarding homegrown harvest.

Key Features:

• Packet contains: Utkarsh 525 Variety Pumpkin 1-Pack Seeds (2gm). (Raw, Traditional Seeds, Non-Hybrid, 100% Pure & Desi Strain, Locally Adapted, and GMO-Free)
• Season of sowing: February to April and June to August; suitable sowing time may vary according to the local climate.
• Mode of sowing: Direct sowing is recommended. Sow seeds about 2–3 cm deep directly in the soil, raised beds or large grow bags. Provide sufficient space for the vines to spread.
• Germination time: 5–10 days.
• Sunlight: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Soil Type: Fertile, loose and well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid waterlogged or poorly drained soil.
• Watering: Water regularly and moderately to keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during flowering and fruit development.
• Harvesting: Approximately 80–100 days after sowing, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Harvest when the pumpkins have reached the desired size and maturity and the outer skin has become firm.
• Blooming Period: Generally begins around 5–8 weeks after sowing, followed by repeated flowering and fruit development.
• Planting Period: February to April and June to August.
• Expected Plant Height: Approximately 1–3 metres or more, with long spreading or climbing vines depending on the growing conditions and available support.
• Growing Location: Outdoor kitchen gardens, home gardens, open gardens, terraces and large grow bags. A trellis or suitable support can be provided where space is limited.
• Suitable For: Home gardening, kitchen gardens, terrace gardening, large-container gardening and gardeners with sufficient space for spreading vines.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit formation. Water at the base of the plant and avoid excessive watering or stagnant water.
• Care Instructions: Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight and use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-decomposed organic manure. Give the vines adequate space to spread or provide a strong trellis where appropriate. Remove weeds regularly, maintain consistent moisture and avoid disturbing the roots. Guide the vines as they grow and harvest pumpkins when they reach the desired maturity.