How to Grow Pumpkins from Seed in Containers | Wee Be Little Pumpkin - Easy Planting Guide

Easy step by step guide on how to grow Wee Be Little pumpkins in pots from seed. Planting guide from seed to harvest.
Another example of how to grow pumpkins in containers from seed.
Includes growing in fabric pots or grow bags, with no trellis needed.
Questions? please use the comment section.
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[@Angotha]

These pumpkins are so freaking cute! I am so eager to plant these myself, thank you for the idea.

[@TowardGarden]

They are very easy to grow too. Well worth trying. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@crowmoon]

Thank you for another pumpkin video--just in time for autumn/Halloween. This is absolutely wonderful!

[@TowardGarden]

Pumpkins are one of my favorites to grow. Absolutely beautiful vegetable! Thank you so much for your comment and support😊🙌

[@dcc3328]

@@TowardGarden why it grow fast

[@christianweatherbroadcasti3491]

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[@Chibblechabble]

Thank you for sharing this experience! Watching this unbelievably calming for me. Great looking plants! Definitely subscribing

[@TowardGarden]

So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment and for subscribing!

[@alejandrodiazbarriga1328]

Starting this project in Mexico City, I hope to achieve it with the difference in climates. thanks for the videos

[@TowardGarden]

Sounds exciting. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

[@kebunk7]

Thank you for sharing , Saya baru akan memulai menanamnya

[@TowardGarden]

Sounds exciting! Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@firstlast1282]

Great video and information. I made my 1st season(Attempt) mistakes on growing pumpkins last year. This year ive done the bag, and adding the nutrients at the proper times. Its very similar to this video. Thank you for sharing. 🪴 🎃. P.S. I also purchased Ladybugs to stop those aphids .

[@TowardGarden]

That is awesome! Thank you very much for sharing and for the comment!😊

[@tntplayzexe8909]

YAY! i have a pumpkin growing so this was a helpful video! nice job! you will get to 100k subscribers in 4 years!

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@tntplayzexe8909]

this is an update about my pumpkin: your video was so helpful i saw the female flower growing and the baby pumpkin thanks so much!

[@TowardGarden]

That is amazing. So glad to hear it. Wishing your a fruitful harvest.

[@tntplayzexe8909]

this is an update about the pumpkin! it is now massive and there is about 5-6 baby pumpkins on there.

[@TowardGarden]

​@@tntplayzexe8909 So exciting. Thanks for the updates!! Keep it up!

[@Adritheanimallover445]

Cool 👍

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@crismacieira8668]

Muito legal 🍊🐝❤❤❤

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much🙌😊💚

[@marieestelle709]

Thanks so much

[@TowardGarden]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@cryssy156]

This is great. My first attempt at pumpkins went ok last year until zero female flowers bloomed. Only male. Trying this type of pumpkin this year

[@TowardGarden]

Happy growing and Thank you so much!

[@teresadrown2541]

I love your videos. Very helpful for container planting. Can I ask where you live? I am in Florida and planting within a Laini. I love the self pollinating options.

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you love my videos and found them helpful. I am in S. California zone 9b. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@qhodges_]

TFS

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you for the comment!

[@trejea1754]

So enjoyable to watch! Do you start indoors with the little pots, or do you put them directly outdoors?

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you enjoy the videos😊. I don't keep my seedings indoor, specially heat loving pumpkins. 4-6 hours of morning sunlight or, under a shade cloths for whole day works great. hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

[@elotz99]

Love your videos so much! How do you cure your pumpkins? After watching a previous video of yours, I grew Casperita and Snowball pumpkins (both white) but after trying to cure them outside, they have turned a bit yellow. (Zone 7A Long Island NY).

[@TowardGarden]

I cure them same like you, just keep them in a dry place. Here in SoCal it is sunny so usually no issues with curing. But I noticed that some of pumpkin/squash family fruits change color after harvesting. I think this is due the light exposure different than when growing. For example, when I keep acorn squash in shade, it changes color from green to orange. So maybe you need to cure pumpkins in same area of the garden that you grow them? Sorry I can't think of any other reason for that. I am so glad that you love my videos and to be of any help. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@spoonnwithsunshinehomestead]

I thought it was too late to drop pumpkin seeds but maybe I can grow these lil babies still 🤷🏽‍♀️ what's the seed to harvest time?

[@TowardGarden]

It takes about 85 to 95 days from seed to harvest. If the weather in your area stays above 75F up to harvest, you may be able to start now. I recommend direct sowing the seeds rather than transplanting to speed up the process. Thank you for visiting!

[@guadalupemanzo7907]

I like the wee be little seed it’s so pretty and nice and I wanted a we bee lit til seed pls ❤

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you for your comment!

[@thesovietflaganthemguy2344]

0:00 THERE SO CUTE

[@anahmuchas]

Amazing,is the size of this variety same as Jack be little?thanks🙏

[@TowardGarden]

Yes about 3-4 in but perfectly round. Thanks for visiting.

[@ILikeplanes3544]

I have a suggestion! Instead of planting multiple small pumpkins can u plant a few large pumpkins? I don't mean like giant pumpkins I mean somewhere like 5-15 pounds. I think it would be cool to see how you could grow them on a trellis or maybe even try to let them grow across the ground!

[@TowardGarden]

Check my video here for growing a medium size pumpkins in containers kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2axenmonZqEeqs . Thank you so much for getting in touch!

[@IAmTammyJ]

Hi. Love your videos, they are really helpful. I have a question. Is it necessary to place your grow bags on pallets? Thanks for sharing.

[@TowardGarden]

Hi. So glad that you love my videos and found them helpful. I don't have a huge garden so pallets help me get more of my limited space and more organized. It also helps raising the bags from the ground to have a better drainage. But they are totally optional and you can place your grow bags anywhere suits you. Just make sure they get full sun. Hope this answers your question and thank you so much for your comment!

[@IAmTammyJ]

Hi. You are teaching me so much, with you effective but simplistic way of teaching and sharing and I love it. My space here in Germany isn’t very large but I do want to maximize my growing and use every part of the yard I can but still be very organized with it. This will be my first time gardening here in Germany after moving from the US, and my first time using grow bags for gardening, but since I’m only going to be here for another four years I didn’t want to build raised bed gardens. You totally answered my question and thank you for replying. Can’t wait to see more videos. Thanks again.

[@TowardGarden]

Glad to be of any help. Wishing you a fruitful and joyful garden. Thank you again for your support!😊

[@KeithCangiamilla]

Any tips on pruning? Are you just cliping lower leaves to keep tidy?

[@TowardGarden]

You got it right. I just clip lower leaves to keep it tidy and for better visibility of the fruits. Just prune the diseased leaves if needed. Thanks for getting in touch.

[@to00fu]

Hi! Thanks for sharing, I have a deep pot but the width is is like 26 cm. Is that too small for the pumpkin?

[@TowardGarden]

That's about 10 inch and for this variety should be a good size. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

[@to00fu]

@@TowardGarden Thank you for your response! Take care :) ❤️

[@enriquezj4]

If we where growing against a fence what side should I put it on (south north west east)

[@TowardGarden]

Any side that gets 8 hrs of sunlight works. I'd prefer south side or west side of the fence, but definitely not north side of the fence since it will be more shady. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!

[@megasloth1237]

Love your videos, what fertilizer did you use for the pumpkins?

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you love my videos. I used Garden-tone 3-4-4 with 5% calcium. You can check my amazon page here for list of fertilizers I use. www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 . Thank you for getting in touch.

[@celiac9933]

@@TowardGardenIn the video it read use a fertilized with a 5-10-10 ? What did you actually use ?

[@TowardGarden]

@@celiac9933 I kind of used both. When I make my soil mix, I use 3-4-4 fertilizer. That soil is usually used for many other vegetables too. But I also used 5-10-10 along the growing season too. I should add that I could not find the organic type of it. Sorry for the confusion. Hope this clears it. Thanks you for your comment!

[@blairfeng3813]

Did you mix the soil in the bag or the peat moss have to stay on top?

[@TowardGarden]

All soil parts are mixed and added into pots. I never use peat moss seperatly to stay on top. Thanks for visiting.

[@janejosephine9784]

can you trim those big leaves off? Or do you need to keep them for some reason?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes you can. The lower or outer leaves can be trimmed to keep plants tidy. Thanks for visiting.

[@noahriding5780]

If the pumpkins are turning out really small when they turn orange, is this maybe caused by a mineral deficiency to cause the size to not get to where it should be? Is there something you should do in the fertilizer to supplement this and how do you know which one?

[@TowardGarden]

It is hard to tell without knowing the details. First, this variety is small size, so don't expect it to turn very big. Second, if the fruits are small and then they drop, it means they were not properly pollinated. But if they are doing fine and just small, then the question is if they are planted in a small container? Sometimes fruits are smaller if roots don't have enough room to grow. For the nutrients, if you used a fertilizer containing balanced NPK and calcium, it shouldn't be a deficiency problem. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.

[@jillkollman1465]

do your trim them to keep from spreading

[@TowardGarden]

Not for spreading purposes, but I trim only dead/damaged leaves here and there. This variety is bush type and doesn't spread like other types. Thank you for visiting!

[@user-gm2rt5xx3m]

Disculpa, podrías decirme que especie en especifico es esta?

[@TowardGarden]

As shown in video the variety is called "Wee Be Little" . Thanks for visiting.

[@cheeseoreos493]

I started growing mine ages ago and sadly it seemed to go rotten at the roots and it snapped in half i took out the stump it sadly had no roots but iv stuck it back in a little pot to see if it will revive itself but im not hopeful

[@TowardGarden]

If the roots are damaged it will hardly survive. Good luck.

[@cheeseoreos493]

Any tips on keeping the aphids at bay because they always ravage my plants

[@TowardGarden]

You can use neem oil mix or Spinosad mix for aphids. Just make sure spray both side of the leaves. I have listed few products here at my amazon page www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6/list/XLDNRZO26ESK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-3dd9a3b6_CVG61K8AME7TF9ZFS6PA . Thanks.

[@dcc3328]

Ahh it grows fast

[@TowardGarden]

😊🌱

[@paradisesunprincess]

Where do you get your seeds?

[@TowardGarden]

You can find the seeds for this variety "Wee Be Little" online from many of seeds providers (or on amazon). I got these from PinetreeGarden Seeds. Thanks for visiting.

[@paradisesunprincess]

@@TowardGarden Thanks for your help. I appreciate it.

[@usapost9359]

Can you make how to grow butternut squash?

[@TowardGarden]

I will see if it is doable for me. Thanks.

[@kristielt5396]

Will the plants give out more fruit after you harvest, or is that the plant done?

[@TowardGarden]

Pumpkins are annual and you will need to start from seed again for the next harvest. Thank you for visiting!

[@SageVVV]

Hey question when the pumpkin sprouted somehow the the leafs cam off with the seed on top and the seed came off but the leafs were in half is that fine can it just regrow?

[@TowardGarden]

When pumpkin seeds sprout, they usually pop up with seed shell still attached to the cotyledons or seed leaves. When trying to remove the shell, if the damage to cotyledons are not severe they will recover. I suggest to start new seeds while waiting to see if these will be ok. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.

[@SageVVV]

@@TowardGarden i mean it looks fine it’s just 2 small pieces of leave came off but it’s still growing

[@TowardGarden]

If still growing, then it should be fine. Good luck!

[@SageVVV]

@@TowardGarden thank you!

[@SageVVV]

@@TowardGarden hey uh my pumpkin plant looks like it’s dying and has lost of roots but I don’t know if I transfer it to a bigger pot and I do not know what’s causing it it looks like it’s a week 2 but the inner piñata in the middle has not sprouted yet and i do not know if I should transfer it to a bigger pot but it still looks like it’s at week 2 so what do I do it looks like it’s dying and the stem is falling over and it’s losing it’s balance

[@yadymcb2360]

Do you have to keep watering them in their original container? I started mine and they’re still moist (been two weeks). So I’m not sure if I need to keep adding a bit of water. I don’t want to keep them too wet because I have so many gnats around them😭

[@TowardGarden]

You can check my video on how to water seedlings kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3rImnVpZt54gNksi=BuVhL4GxFMX9Kjj- . Keep soil moist but not soggy and skip watering if soil is wet. For gnats, it is critical to take care of two issues. First is the flying gnats. You can use yellow stickers around the seedlings to catch them. But second and most importantly, is their eggs/larvae in the soil that harm the roots and plants. For that the most effective is using Mosquito Bits, which is a biological larvicide. I have listed both on my amazon page for your reference: amzn.to/44F00LL , amzn.to/3QGOYjz . Hope this helps and happy growing!

[@yadymcb2360]

@@TowardGarden thank you soooo much!!!

[@TowardGarden]

@yadymcb2360 glad to be of any help😊

[@Justin__W]

Just curious where you got these seeds from? My mom and I are both trying to start our own patio potting gardens and I think it would be cool for us to try.

[@TowardGarden]

You can find the seeds online from many seed providers: Johnny seeds, Harris seeds, or even amazon. I got it from Pinetree Garden seeds. This variety is perfect for patio gardening, give it a try. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

[@Justin__W]

@@TowardGarden thank you for the reply! I’m still feeling out what seed companies I like using and which have what I want to grow so it’s nice to see what everyone else uses to get ideas for myself.

[@TowardGarden]

@@Justin__W Sounds good. I also shop around and get my seeds from different seed suppliers. Happy gardening.

[@Spicygo4tCh33se]

So do they get bigger after cutting them off the plant?

[@TowardGarden]

No, these are small sized pumpkins and won't get large when picked. Thanks for visiting.

[@Spicygo4tCh33se]

@@TowardGarden if they stay on the vine will they get bigger?

[@Baconboy2013]

How much space do you need for a mini pumpkins in your garden?

[@TowardGarden]

If you mean planting in ground, this variety is compact and you can grow about 2ft (60cm) apart. happy growing!

[@reddwine1899]

wonder if I could pollinate my squash like that

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, it is exactly same. Check my video on growing round squash where I showed the same pollination method kzbin.info/www/bejne/opm5mJmsp7SCeqM .Thank you for visiting!

[@SageVVV]

Hello I have a question do you know where you got the seeds from?

[@TowardGarden]

Hello. You can find the seeds for this variety (wee be little) online from many of seeds providers (or on amazon). I got these from PinetreeGarden Seeds. Thanks for visiting.

[@SageVVV]

@@TowardGardenhey question so you know he two leaves that sprout first but it’s not the middle leaf that grows in the middle the leafs that grow first the tips of them are turning kind brownish or yellowish is that okay or is it normal?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes that is normal. They are not "true" leaves and will die off as plant grows.@@SageVVV

[@naneknowsjesussaves5349]

How do you not have squash bugs and other pests like the vine borer? All my pumpkins, squash, and melons died this harvest year. Btw, your area is beautiful.

[@MrsSNV]

Came here to ask about this too! I lost 2 big beautiful sweet pie pumpkin plants within a week of each other due to squash bugs 😭 Trying to garden chemical free is so much harder than I ever imagined.

[@naneknowsjesussaves5349]

I absolutely agree.

[@TowardGarden]

Sorry to hear that your pumpkins didn't survive. I guess I am the lucky one that don't have this problem but I 've heard that many pumpkin growers have the same issue with the squash bugs. I grow pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, melons but none have had squash bugs. Not for the squash bugs, but for other pest, and if I notice any early presence of them, I either spray neem oil mix or Spinosad mix (both are organic). Another effective way of deterring pests are planting companion plants around your crops such as marigold. I hope next time you will have a better experience and thank you for your comment!

[@TowardGarden]

@@MrsSNV Sorry to hear it. Not sure these count as chemicals but I use organic solution such as neem oil mix, B.T. or Spinosad which all are for organic gardening. But if you want to go completely free of any substances, I agree that it will be very challenging. Hope next time you will get to harvest some pumpkins. Thanks for visiting.

[@naneknowsjesussaves5349]

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate your feedback ☺️.

[@cheeseoreos493]

Whats coir and perlite

[@TowardGarden]

They are widely use in potting soils, but don't have any nutrients.

[@santhoshkumars3197]

Does this grow like zucchini? More like a bush than vine?

[@TowardGarden]

That is correct. this is one the rare pumpkins that is bushy and doesn't need any trellis for support. Very cute little pumpkins! Thanks for visiting.

[@santhoshkumars3197]

@@TowardGarden where can i get the seeds?

[@TowardGarden]

@@santhoshkumars3197 As shown the variety is called "Wee Be Little" and you can find them online from many seed providers: Johnny seeds, Pinetree Garden seeds, Harris seeds, or even amazon. Good luck!

[@mynameisname4353]

I'm currently growing Winter Squash Lakota and Small Pumpkins my seedlings keep turning yellow and dying. My Zone is 7. Also I'm growing summer Squash and I have harvested a few squashes from each plant now the leaves look like their wilting.

[@TowardGarden]

If seedlings are turning yellow and dying I am guessing either it is due to "damping off" which is a fungal disease, or something is effecting the roots. I recommend to start in a new seed starting mix and in clean pots. For the wilting if it is due to heat, it is normal, just keep them watered. but if they wilt and die off, maybe it is blight or some sort of a disease. Or maybe it is end of the season? Sorry it is hard to tell without seeing them. Hope you have a better results next time and thank you for getting in touch!

[@mynameisname4353]

@@TowardGarden Thank you! I will definitely start again with new pots. I’m using coco coir and perlite for my seed starter mix.

[@TowardGarden]

@@mynameisname4353 Good luck!

[@mynameisname4353]

@@TowardGarden Today I looked at my Summer Squash and it was broken in half near the base I think this might be the reason for the wilting.

[@TowardGarden]

@@mynameisname4353 I think so too.

[@SumanYadav-lt5wr]

From where did you buy seeds

[@TowardGarden]

You can find the seeds online from many of seeds providers (or on amazon). I got these from PinetreeGarden Seeds. Thanks for visiting.

[@maryfellows4973]

Where do you find the seeds

[@TowardGarden]

The seeds can be purchased online from many seed providers: Johnny seeds, Harris seeds, or even amazon. I got it from Pinetree Garden seeds. Thanks for visiting!

[@maryfellows4973]

@@TowardGarden thank you

[@soumyapriya5262]

Are these seeds available in India??

[@TowardGarden]

Sorry not sure if they are available in India, you can check the variety if available online. Good luck and thanks for visiting!

[@tamz0309]

Are these edible?

[@TowardGarden]

Absolutely. Very tasty as well. Thank you for visiting.

[@bonobogarden6747]

you shall grow howden pumpkin

[@nargisdoja3043]

Variety name please.

[@TowardGarden]

As shown in video the variety is called "Wee Be Little" . Thanks for visiting.

[@pinvchungchow4211]

Bee inside the flower

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you.

[@kalebcarver5609]

I grow we be little pumpkin seeds also but not yet cuz it's already fall

[@TowardGarden]

Sounds good. Thanks for visiting.

[@dcc3328]

When the stem is green do not harvest its unripe when the stem is darker green harvest it its ripe

[@TowardGarden]

Ok

[@letseat5123]

thank you so much for us

[@christianweatherbroadcasti3491]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤

[@TowardGarden]

Amen

[@bonobogarden6747]

you have already made 3 pumpkin videos

[@elotz99]

The more, the better! His videos are great, and I especially love the pumpkin videos!

[@TowardGarden]

To be continued...

[@TowardGarden]

@Liz D. Thank you!

[@Trilobite4127]

Why are you watching a third time if it bothers you? Or maybe it’s because you appreciate the quality of the videos.