big pumpkins

[unconcerned]

Hello
I have a pumpkin plant now just getting its first two proper leaves. It was indoors in a south facing window but has still got quite leggy (maybe 7 inches of stem before the leaves). Have repotted but hoping to move it again soon to the allotment. My question is, when I put it on the mound on the allotment, can I sink the stem or will that rot it? I am used to peppers where you can sink leggy plants into the soil to aid stability. Wondered whether pumpkins are different?

Thank you

[Flummery]

They can rot if over wet. Their natural habit is to sprawl and look a bit leggy so I wouldn't worry. Plant at its current depth and let it go!