Anyone? Ready to get these planted but really hesitant to at this point.

It would help to know N-S-E&W?

But I will say that the pumpkin may in fact shade other plants on it's way to the sun.

The top is north.

Normally any tall or vining plants are grown on the north side AND Trellised.

Plants tend to grow towards the sun.

Where on this glorious planet are you located?

Birmingham, AL

Also, for clarification, I do have 7 3x15' beds...so I could definitely spread a lot of these out. Just not sure what's wisest.

Any obstructions getting to the north side? Or any side for that matter?

You canning tomatoes or feeding the neighborhood? Should have plenty either way.

No obstructions. Can fully access all sides.

And yes, canning and feeding a lot of people with all sorts of food this year. Assuming everything doesn't die. :)

I don't know if you want to try a trellis around the perimeter of one bed about 3ft above the ground for the pumpkins? Could grow the butternuts with the pumpkins.

Some people like to build slings for the fruit up off the ground. I don't but let the vine hold them up. At 3ft up any that fall won't have far to go yet are up off the ground.

Do you have a bed with N&S at the narrow ends? That would allow the vines to travel, which those two love to do. Read that as travelers towards the sun.