🎃 It's National Pumpkin Day! 🎃 Grab your pumpkin spice latte and click below to read more about how Texas weather can impact a pumpkin harvest... Plus, find some cool stencils to print out for your pumpkin carving party!
, the best time to plant pumpkins in Texas is actually in the summer, specifically early May through June.Too much sunlight and extremely hot temperatures can damage crops, but pumpkins can typically grow well in early Texas summers.Scientists say soil that has good drainage is typically the best, especially considering that pumpkins require a lot of water!These Halloween staples can require 1 to 2 inches of water a week, especially when they are developing and maturing.
If not properly irrigated and taken care of in a Texas drought, pumpkins may not fully develop by the time they should be ready to harvest. Speaking of harvests, researchers say that some varieties of pumpkins take about 85 days to mature, while others can take up to 120 days!Pumpkin patch map & carving stencilsfor a list of pumpkin patches around San Antonio.
If you’re planning on getting the kiddos together to carve pumpkins this week, below are links to stencils that you can use to elevate your Jack-o’-lanterns this year: