Pumpkin
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Pumpkin
Add classic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) to your home harvest with Souq Garden's quality pumpkin seeds. From small sugar varieties to large carving giants, pumpkins are a rewarding crop for UAE gardeners ready to explore vining vegetables. Delivered across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
Pumpkin Growing in the UAE
Pumpkins love sun, warmth, and rich soil—conditions UAE gardens can provide from November through April. With adequate water and protection from the harshest May-September heat, growers across the Emirates produce excellent autumn pumpkins for cooking, decoration, and seed harvest.
Key Features and Specifications
- Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
- Maturity: 90-110 days from sowing
- Fruit size: 2-8kg typical for home varieties
- Vine spread: 3-5 metres
- Sowing depth: 2-3cm
- Plant spacing: 90cm × 150cm
- Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily
- Soil: Well-drained, rich, pH 6.0-7.5
Care Guide
Sowing
Direct sow 2-3 seeds per planting hill in November-January. Thin to the strongest seedling once true leaves appear.
Watering
Pumpkins are thirsty—provide 5cm water weekly. Use drip irrigation to keep foliage dry and reduce fungal disease.
Feeding
Side-dress with compost monthly. Apply balanced fertiliser before flowering, then high-potassium feed during fruit development.
Pollination
Encourage bees with companion flowers. Hand-pollinate by transferring pollen from male flowers (thin stem) to female (with tiny pumpkin at base).
Fruit Care
Place developing pumpkins on straw or boards to prevent rot from ground contact. Rotate gently for even shape.
Best Uses
- Pumpkin curry (kaddu ki sabzi)
- Spiced pumpkin soup and bisque
- Pumpkin pies and pastries
- Halloween carving and seasonal decor
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
Common Problems and Solutions
- Powdery mildew: Spray neem oil weekly; improve airflow.
- Poor fruit set: Hand-pollinate flowers in the morning.
- Blossom-end rot: Maintain consistent watering and apply calcium.
- Cucurbit beetles: Use row covers until flowering; hand-pick beetles.
- Cracked fruit: Inconsistent watering—maintain steady irrigation.
Why Buy Pumpkin Seeds from Souq Garden
Souq Garden offers fresh pumpkin seeds with high germination rates, climate-tested for UAE conditions. Same-day delivery is available in Dubai, with next-day service across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. Our team supports gardeners with sowing advice and pest control tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When should I plant pumpkin seeds in the UAE?
November to January for harvests March through May.
Q2: How much space does each plant need?
Allow at least 1.5m × 2m per plant for vining types.
Q3: How do I tell male from female flowers?
Male flowers have a thin stem; female flowers have a tiny pumpkin-shaped ovary at the base.
Q4: When is a pumpkin ready to harvest?
When skin resists fingernail pressure, stem dries, and rind colour deepens.
Q5: Can I grow pumpkins on a trellis?
Yes, smaller varieties can be trellised; support fruit with slings as they grow.
Q6: How do I store harvested pumpkins?
Cure in warm, dry shade for 1-2 weeks, then store at 10-15°C for 2-6 months.
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🚚 Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1-2 business days.
Estimated delivery is 3-7 business days, depending on your location.
Free shipping on all orders above AED 200. A flat fee of AED 50 applies for orders below this amount.
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🔄 Returns, Refunds & Cancellation Policy
at the time of delivery with the delivery agent.
original packaging. If the plant has been repotted or the original packaging is missing, a refund will not be possible.
10 working days after the return is approved.
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