Pumpkin 'Mars f1'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Mars f1'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Mars f1 likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mars f1 is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Mars f1 is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Mars f1 from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mars f1 about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mars f1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mars f1 is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Mars f1