Pumpkin

Days to harvest

90–120 days

Sunlight

5–7 hours/day

Watering

1–1 per day

Plant spacing

90 cm

Minimum container size

40cm deep × 50cm wide

Container-friendly

2 plants per container

Estimated yield

400 kg / 100m²

Life span

annual

Climate Requirements

Ideal temperature

25-32 °C

Annual rainfall

1500-2500 mm

Humidity

60-80%

Heat tolerance

moderate

Drought tolerance

moderate

Soil & Planting

Companion Plants

• Sweet Cornstrong

  Three Sisters method: corn provides climbing support; pumpkin shades soil to suppress weeds and retain moisture

• Long Beanstrong

  Three Sisters method: beans fix nitrogen for heavy-feeding pumpkin; pumpkin shades bean roots

• Radishmoderate

  Radish trap crop diverts flea beetles away from pumpkin seedlings

Plants to Avoid Nearby

• Zucchini

  Both Cucurbitaceae sharing powdery mildew, squash vine borer, and cucumber mosaic virus; adjacent planting increases disease spread

• Bitter Gourd

  Both Cucurbitaceae sharing powdery mildew and cucumber beetle; cross-pollination can affect fruit quality

• Watermelon

  Both Cucurbitaceae; shared pest and disease susceptibility when planted together

• Luffa / Smooth Gourd

  Both Cucurbitaceae; concentrated pest and disease pressure with petola

• Winter Melon / Ash Gourd

  Both Cucurbitaceae; concentrated pest pressure with winter melon

Common Pests & Diseases

Safety Notes

Large fruit accumulates pesticide residues on skin. Wash and peel before cooking. Observe 7-day PHI. Use biological pest control for vine borers. Seeds are edible — ensure no chemical contact.

Market Demand

Moderate local demand

Regional Notes

Suitable for Malaysian urban gardens

Sources

• Vegetable Growing Guide for Malaysia — DOA Malaysia · Last reviewed: 2026-04-12