Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the soil with compost or aged manure
Plant pumpkin seeds after the last frost
Sow seeds 1 inch deep in small hills or mounds
Space plants several feet apart
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds
Fertilize lightly when vines begin to grow
Remove weeds and monitor for pests and disease
Support pollination by encouraging bees or hand-pollinating if needed
Harvest pumpkins when the rind is hard and the stem is dry
Cut pumpkins from the vine with a few inches of stem attached