What is the Soil requirement and how field preparation is done for Pumpkin cultivation?

Pumpkin

It thrives well in a variety of sandy loam soil with good organic matter is best suited. Soil with good drainage and the PH range of 6 to 7 is ideal for pumpkin cultivation. The field should be levelled to fine tilth, well-drained, fertile (can make adding organic compost of farm Yard Manure (FMY). The selected main field should also have an assure water source.