When new plants are about 4 inches tall carefully thin or transplant to 3 healthiest plants per hill. Approximately one to two weeks depending upon weather and soil warmth. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Ed's Special Advice Pumpkins grow best in full sun in fairly rich well drained soil. Soak soil at first sign of wilting, but avoid spraying foliage, fruit or blossoms.
Pumpkins start out green and gradually turn orange as they mature.
To conserve space, grow pumpkins between shrubs in the landscape beds or let vines run between rows of corn.