When pumpkin plants are 3 to 6 inches tall and (after second set of leaves appear), thin to the 3 strongest plants in each hill.
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Baby Bear is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Baby Bear needs a soil ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).Plant pumpkin seed outdoors in late spring when ground is warm or start seed indoors 5 to 7 weeks earlier. Make a group of 4 to 6 pumpkin seeds placed in a ring about 2 inches across; cover with 1/2 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of pumpkin seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 5 to 10 feet apart each way.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 6.82 feet (2.10 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.58 inches (1.5 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Baby Bear about 14 days before your last frost date.