How to grow Good pumpkins in uganda

Pumpkin is one of the underutilized fruit vegetables in Uganda despite the fact that it has wide spectrum of both nutritional and medicinal values. A survey was carried out to document local knowledge of pumpkin production; performance and utilization systems to aid the selection of pumpkin varieties to be used for particular value addition avenues... Common varieties of Pumpkins grown in Uganda There are over 7 varieties of pumpkin grown in Uganda, they include sweet cream,Bala,Dulu,Onziga,Sunfish,Sugar pie, and Anderina. Soil requirements for growing Pumpkins Pumpkins do well in loamy soils with a good drainage and a high humus percentage. The soils should not be water logged as the plant can easily rot off. Quick Tips for growing Pumpkins Open up the land you are going to use for planting. Clear up the land and heap up soils to make ridges At a spacing of 4ft between hills and 8 ft set up hills in arrow. On the crest on the ridge open up a hole 1 inch deep, then sow seeds at a rate of 4 to 5 seeds. Cover the seeds gently with soil and lightly water. After about 10 days the seeds will have established so go ahead to prune.