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How much does it cost to start a pumpkin farm?
What are the costs involved in opening a pumpkin farm? You’ll need to pay about $300 per acre, for harvesting costs. As for starting capital, expect to pay as much as $3,000 per acre for maintenance, harvesting, and growth.
How long does it take to grow your own pumpkins?
Pumpkins generally take about three months to reach maturity, but it can depend on the variety. Check seed packet for the “Days to Maturity” to determine when you can expect to harvest your crop.
How difficult is it to grow pumpkins?
Although some pumpkins grow on long vines that extend more than 20 feet, there are compact varieties that fit nicely in smaller gardens. Pumpkins are not difficult to grow – even in raised beds or containers.
How many pumpkins can you grow on an acre?
Pumpkins are generally planted as single rows with 30-40 inches between plants in the row and 8-12 feet between rows, depending on plant type. Plant populations at these spacing are approximately 1,600 (for pumpkins in excess of 30 pounds) to 2,800 plants per acre (for pumpkins less than 8 pounds).
Is selling pumpkins profitable?
“If you put a little work into it and manage your crop properly with respect to disease, insect and irrigation control, it can provide as much or more profit than row crops.” Andersen said a good yield for an acre is about 1,000 pumpkins. At 7 cents a pound for an average 20-pound pumpkin, the gross income is $1,400.
How much is an acre of pumpkins worth?
Pumpkins Crop Guide
| Estimated Cost | $600 – $800 per acre |
|---|---|
| Market Potential | Good, but seasonally restricted |
| Yield Potential | 15,000- 30,000 lbs/acre |
| Profit Potential | $0 to $1,000 per acre |
| Adapted Areas | Central, North and Northwest Texas |
How much space do pumpkins need?
Space full-size plants 5 feet apart, and mini pumpkins 2 to 3 feet apart. Plants need ample water when flowers and fruits are forming. It is best to use a drip system or soaker hose to directly water soil at the base of vines so as to avoid wetting foliage.
How many pumpkins do you get per plant?
A single pumpkin plant can produce between two and five pumpkins. Miniature pumpkin varieties such as Jack B. Little (also known as JBL) can produce as many as twelve pumpkins.
Do pumpkins need a lot of water?
Mature pumpkins are 80 to 90 percent water, so you can bet that pumpkins need a lot of water as they grow. Irrigate plants when soil is dry. It’s typical for pumpkin leaves to wilt at high noon, but if plants are wilted in the early morning, that’s a sign you need to water.
Can you make money selling pumpkins?
Is there money in pumpkins?
How much should I charge for a pumpkin?
Pumpkin Stand Prices
| Produce | Quantity/Price | Quantity/Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pie Pumpkins | $2.50 / each | 100+ / $2.00 each |
| Jack o’ Lanterns | .60 / lb | 100+ / .50/lb |
| Specialty Pumpkins | .65 / lb | 100+ / .55/lb |
| Specialty Gourds | .65 / lb | 100+ / .55/lb |