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Do pumpkins make good indoor vine plants?

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Not really. They are a nice vine, but they require a lot of light to grow well, and if they can't find it, they will grow and climb to find it. As they grow and climb, they produce little curly "fingers" called tendrils. They grab everything they touch. Because of this, your pumpkin plant can easily become a permanent part of your furniture, fabrics, drapes, blinds etc.

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Do I need dowel rods?

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If you don't want pumpkin vines all over your walls and furniture, then yes.

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Is it possible for me to grow a pumpkin inside another pumpkin?

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If the outer pumpkin is ripe and begins to rot, the seeds inside may sprout, but it won't be successful.

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Can I regrow a pumpkin with just the root?

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No, pumpkins need to be grown from seeds.

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Can I grow two or three pumpkins in the same pot? And can I prune the plant to make it shorter, but still get the fruit?

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You can grow multiple pumpkins in a pot, but you will have to thin your pumpkins, meaning that you have to get rid of one before transplanting it to the ground. But if you don't thin it right you could kill the plant.

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Do I need to grow my pumpkins in clay pots?

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No. Although clay pots are a good option because they are fairly strong. Just use a smal pot at first and then transfer them to larger pots and then eventually outside.

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How long will this process take?

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90 -120 days on average. It depends on the species, as some may take longer. Also, never remove the female because they produce the fruit.

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