How To Sprout Pumpkin Seeds For Planting

Step by step instructions to maximize seed germination: File the edges of the seed lightly with a nail file or a piece of sandpaper. Soak the seeds in warm (not hot) water for at least two hours. Fill six inch peat pots with soil. Plant the seed in the pot, 1"-2" deep. Place the seed on it's side. Water thoroughly.
Step 3: Water the Seeds and Germinate Them. It should be fairly dry. o Arrange the scarified dry seeds on the folded paper towel. I usually do two rows of 5 seeds for a total of 10 seeds. o Carefully place the paper towel with the seeds on it into a ZipLock sandwich or snack-sized bag.
Planting by Seed. Pumpkins do best when the seeds are planted directly in the ground. If your growing season is very short, seed indoors in peat pots about 2 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Wait until the plant soil is 70ºF or more before sowing seeds.
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How to Germinate Pumpkin Seeds. With the rise of saving seeds from garden vegetables, many gardeners germinate last year's seeds to ensure they are viable .