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Pumpkin
南瓜
(Cucurbita pepo)
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)
At least 6 hours daily under full sun
High amount of water
Give pumpkins to 1-1.5 inches of water each week (1 inch of water is equivalent to about 16 gallons)
Plant it in a container that is sized at least 10 gallons big
Space the seedlings 24 inches apart, in rows 6-10 feet apart
Fun Facts
Do not refrigerate pumpkins
Pumpkin in storage can shrink as much as 20% in weight but will still be suitable for cooking
The name 'pumpkin' comes from the Greek word "pepon", meaning large melon
Pumpkins are grown for competitions and can weight over 1000 pounds
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