How Do You Grow Pumpkins In Oregon?
There is no getting around it, pumpkins are a central icon of autumn, harvest and especially Halloween. Pumpkin pie, harvest bread and even pumpkin soup are favorite recipes we think about preparing when the leaves start turning golden brown. Jack-o’-lanterns, carved with both scary and fun faces can be seen on porches and doorsteps as ghostly clad children scream trick-or-treat for a piece of candy. Grow a bunch of pumpkins and share them with your neighbors. Decide what type of pumpkins you want to plant. “Autumn Gold” would most likely be the popular pumpkin you pick up at the grocery store. It’s a great choice to grow in Oregon with a 90-day growing season. Consider some other varieties as well, especially those with shorter growing seasons of 100 days or less. Many locations in Oregon have short growing seasons. “Casper” has a white/bluish tint to its rind making it great for ghostly decorations. It has a great taste for cooking and the growing season is 100 days. “Jack Be Little”
