Irrigation

• During the initial stages of growth, irrigate at an interval of three or four days.
• Irrigate on alternate days during flowering and fruiting periods.

Weeding

• Conduct weeding and raking of the soil at the time of fertilizer application.

After care

• For trailing, spread dried twigs on the ground.
• Earthing up may be done during rainy season

Trailing

• Pumpkin grows very fast and vines elongate rapidly within two weeks after planting. Thereafter, the plant sends out lateral stems. Usually, pumpkin is grown trailing on the ground. For trailing them, spread dried twigs on the ground.