more about pumpkins....for school?

Question

3 QUESTIONS ABOUT PUMPKINS:
1. how much room do we need to plant pumpkins?
2. how much will it cost us to buy seeds?
3. how much could we sell them for?

Answer 1

1. I'd say at least a six foot square area per planting mound, eight foot is better. I would put at least seven seeds in each mound and thin them down to three or four, but that's just my method, not everyone who grows pumpkins does that. I figure it's better to have too many plants and thin it down than to have only one seed come up or even no seeds come up.
2. Seeds should cost $1 to $3 per packet. If you're growing for a fundraiser, you'll probably need 3-4 packets. It depends on the variety. More money if you buy an organic heirloom variety, less if you buy an ordinary variety at walmart.
3. My high school used to sell pumpkins as a fundraiser, however many years ago that was. Sort them into size categories. $1 for a decorative mini pumpkin, $2 to $3 for a pie pumpkin, carving pumpkins starting at $5 for a small one, maybe up to $10 or $15. Most of my old school's carving pumpkins were about $6. But that was a while ago.

Hope this helps and good luck with your fundraiser.

Answer 2

That's going going to depend on the size of the pumpkin you are going to plant and how many you tend to plant. I'd recommend at least an 8 foot by 8 foot area for each plant mound. For the seeds, plant 3-4 seeds in a mound. To get an idea for prices, I'd comparison shop at your local grocery stores, department stores such as Walmart, and garden centers. The price will vary depending on pumpkin size (the larger the pumpkin the higher the price) and it will also vary a little depending on the area where you live.

Answer 3

get a packet od pumpkin seeds which cant be more than 3 dollars and they will tell you the directions and how much room you need to plant.. depending on the size and shape you can set your own prices