{"product_id":"mini-pumpkin-seeds","title":"Organic Mini Pumpkin Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBelonging to the same family as cucumber and melon, pumpkin is a fruit by looks (since it has seeds) but a vegetable in terms of the nutrient density. The seeds, leaves and the flesh of pumpkins are edible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\/ Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePumpkins are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants boosting the overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRich source of Beta Carotene (converts into Vitamin A inside the body) that increases the disease fighting capacity. The beta carotene also supports eye health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Vitamins A, C and E of pumpkins improves skin health protecting skin from UV rays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe potassium in pumpkin improves heart health while the rich fiber content reduces the cholesterol level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn addition, pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, magnesium and zinc making it a healthy snack. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePumpkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e65° and 95°F (18° to 35°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSufficient water to keep soil moist, not soggy. Water when top soil is dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6-8 hours of full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSandy soil, rich in organic matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNitrogen rich fertilizers before flowering and phosphorus rich fertilizer after flowering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3-4 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6-6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo: of seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e12 per pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSowing and Caring\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo start seedling, plow a row. Plant 3-4 seeds per hole with each hole being 3-4 feet apart. Choose a comfortable grow bag like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/24x24-grow-bag\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e24x24 HDPE bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Pumpkins are better grown outdoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoilless medium like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/cocopeat?variant=42274631450838\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecoco peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e should be mixed with the soil to keep the soil loose, warm and aerated. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep the planter in a warm, sunny position. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination occurs between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e5-10 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMist spray can be used to water to avoid overwatering the seedlings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is suggested to add \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/vermicompost-25kg?variant=37446881509530\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003evermicompost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eevery 2-3 weeks to supplement nitrogen. After flowering starts use a phosphorus rich fertilizer like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/phospho-bacteria?variant=42052186570966\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe one we have\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e every 3 weeks. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest only after the pumpkins have matured into a beautiful orange color.  Store pumpkins indoors in a well-ventilated space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverwatering will lead to fungal growth like powdery mildew. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToo little and too much water will reduce the growth of pumpkins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePumpkins are susceptible to bacterial infections like bacterial wilt and yellow vine disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverwatering should be avoided and the soil should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to avoid fungal infection. Water only when the soil is dry 1-2 inches from the top. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVermicompost or any organic soil enrichers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e should be added once in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2-3 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to stimulate growth. Nitrogen rich fertilizers like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/azospirillum?variant=42275010871510\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAzospirillum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eshould be added to balance nitrogen requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsing biodegradable pesticides like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/biting-pest-controller?variant=42279521910998\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe one we have\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to prevent pests and bacterial problems. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482251813234,"sku":"minipumpkin1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482251846002,"sku":"minipumpkin2","price":78.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482251878770,"sku":"minipumpkin5","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482251911538,"sku":"minipumpkin10","price":390.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/minipumpkin.jpg?v=1767595674","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/mini-pumpkin-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}