Which way to grow pumpkins?

[CuriousRose]

Has anybody tried growing pumpkins vertically? I have only ever seen them grown on the ground but I keep hearing that vine type plants, such as cucumbers, squash and melons, grow better on some sort of trellis. Is this true?

 

[STL Bonsai]

There is a really good article explaining why you CAN grow pumpkins on a trellis, as well as how to build one:

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkins-on-a-trellis.htm

I am not affiliate with this site at all, just stumbled upon it.