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Pumpkin

Kaddu / Gummadikaya

Sprawling, hungry monsoon crop. High yield but needs real space — best for spacious terraces.

vinemediumseasonalMonsoon
Monsoon friendlyThirsty
56terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 7
  3. FloweringDay 55
  4. First harvestDay 90
  5. Peak harvestDay 120
  6. End of cropDay 150
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Red pumpkin beetle & Fruit fly.

  • Day 35
    Check drainageCheck drainage

    Thirsty/vining crops are most at risk of waterlogging.

  • Day 55
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 65
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 90
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat riskmedium

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering risklow

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Red pumpkin beetle, Fruit fly
Common diseases
Powdery mildew, Mosaic
Terrace notes

Only worth it on a large terrace. Great storage life makes it the most 'pantry-friendly' of the gourds.

  • Let vines sprawl across the floor or a sturdy bench.
  • Feed heavily — pumpkins are gross feeders.
  • Curing harvested fruit extends storage for weeks.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
High
Container
60L
Large tub
Soil depth
40cm
Support
None
1st harvest
90d
Lifecycle
150d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

TNAU Crop GuideRegional Grower EstimateGrowOS Field EstimateUser logs (coming soon)

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Everything you need to grow Pumpkin on your terrace.

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