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How to Grow Pumpkin & Winter Squash Seeds

A comprehensive guide on how to grow Pumpkin & Winter Squash Seeds; including soil preparation and position, when and how to sow, when and how to harvest and common pests and diseases. View guide.

Seed Saving Guide: Squash, Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata)

A guide on how to save Pumpkin seeds; including pollination type, isolation distance, when to harvest and best cleaning methods. View guide.
Seed Saving Guide: Squash, Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)

A guide on how to save Squash seeds; including pollination type, isolation distance, when to harvest and best cleaning methods. View guide.
Seed Saving Guide: Squash, Pumpkin (Cucurbita argyrosperma)

A guide on how to save Winter Squash seeds; including pollination type, isolation distance, when to harvest and best cleaning methods. View guide.
Seed Saving Guide: Squash, Pumpkin, Gourd (Cucurbita pepo)

A guide on how to save Summer Squash seeds; including pollination type, isolation distance, when to harvest and best cleaning methods. View guide.

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