Cut open a ripe pumpkin
Scoop out the seeds
Separate the seeds from the pulp
Rinse the seeds in water
Remove any remaining stringy flesh
Dry the seeds on a paper towel
Choose healthy, plump seeds
Fill small pots or seed trays with potting soil
Plant seeds about 1 inch deep
Cover the seeds lightly with soil
Water the soil gently
Place the pots in a warm, sunny location
Keep the soil moist but not soggy
Wait for seedlings to emerge
Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost risk passes
Space plants several feet apart
Water regularly as the plants grow