Carole shares how she planted sugar pumpkin seeds in a raised garden bed she had prepared. It’s a short article, but I wanted to share it because Carole explains how she plants the seeds in mounds. We’ve never discussed this type of planting before.

Mound planting is often used in warmer climates because the mounds retain water better than traditional row planting. It’s also used in areas that have torrential rainfall because the mounds protect the seeds better.

Basically, you till and loosen the soil. Then you form a mound of soil with a trowel and your hands. Use a stick to poke 3 holes into the top of the mound. Plant a seed (or two) in each hole. Then cover the holes with loose soil. Carole explains how she waters the sugar pumpkin seeds.

This is a separate video by another gardener that demonstrates mound planting.

Click on the How to Plant Sugar Pumpkins for the Fall link below to learn about Mound Planting.

How to Plant Sugar Pumpkins for the Fall