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Preparing 5 Acres of Hayfield for Pumpkins

Pumpkins need high fertility. Amend with manure, peat, compost if feasible. If not, deep-till + granular high-phosphorus fertilizer (10-20-20). Avoid high nitrogen. Watch for squash bugs—spray when eggs hatch. 1" water/week minimum.

Scale Considerations

Organic matter on 5 acres = major logistics.
Soil test first to target inputs.
Squash bug control is non-negotiable.

Phosphorus drives fruit size; nitrogen grows vines.

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