Pumpkin Growing Information Cucurbita pepo Plant habits defined: Bush - all fruit sets at the base of the plant Semi Bush - the majority of the fruit sets at the base of the plant but the plant will send a small vine later in the season producing a few fruits Semi Vine - the plant produces a 4 to 6’ vine with fruit set along the vine Vine - the plant produces a 10’ or longer vine with fruit set along the vine Full Vine - the plant produces a 10’ or longer vine with fruit set along the vine
Direct Seed: Cucurbits have a sensitive root structure, so direct seeding can prevent issues from transplant shock. Sow after danger of frost when soil has warmed to a minimum of 70° F. Transplant: Sow in trays 3 weeks before transplanting. Soil temperature for germination is 75-90° F. Be careful to disturb roots minimally during transplanting. Spacing: Dependent on the size of the plant and fruit. Small fruited varieties can be planted 18-24" apart, while large fruited varieties need 3-6' spacing. Bush varieties can be planted in rows 4-5' apart. Vining varieties, in rows 6’ apart. Growth needs: Grows best in well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Harvest: When at desired size and color, before any heavy frosts. Pumpkins can go through 1 or 2 light frosts above 30° F. Cut stem at vine. Be careful not to damage fruit skin or handle to prevent issues in storage. Cure in the sun or indoors for about 1 week at 80° F. White pumpkins should be cured under cover once foliage has died back to discourage yellowing from direct sun exposure. Storage: Store in open crates with good ventilation at 50-60° F at 50-65% relative humidity.
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Nearly perfect round shape and a semi-hard shell extends its shelf life. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 3 - 10 Lbs Days To...
Unusually colored, flattened mini pumpkin has a creamy color with flecking and ribs emphasized by bright orange stripes. The color of the stripes intensifies with maturity.
This little pumpkin can take a lot of abuse! Nice straight dark green embedded handles, great yield potential and outstanding uniformity. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Weight Range:...
Large sized pumpkin, nicely ribbed with handle firmly rooted into the fruit.Limited Distribution Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 20 - 35 Lbs Days...
A tall upright pumpkin with “just” the right amount of surface area for carving. Uniform ribbing on a textured burnt orange surface with a well attached handle for your customers...
High yielding mini pumpkin is smaller than most other minis on the market with slender, long handles. Fruit grows close to center of plant in clusters, making it easy to...
Precocious, turning to solid orange early, great for fill in or short season areas.Limited Distribution Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 10 - 20...
Ribbed ornamental white fruit that pairs well with Orangita and Midnight. Fantastic yield, very early and easy to harvest. Perfect for the top of any stack or as a table...
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Round carver is early to mature with a dark orange color and strong handles. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 10 - 20 Lbs...
This blocky, round carver is high yielding and an excellent choice with a rich, dark orange color, medium ribbing and large, dark handles.For Spartacus Treated with Farmore: Click here Days...
Large white pumpkin with warts has firm attachments and a unique look. Specter is uniform with a semi-hard shell that keeps its true color longer. Hard shell, soft warts. Days...
This blocky, round carver is high yielding and an excellent choice with a rich, dark orange color, medium ribbing and large, dark handles.For Spartacus Treated without Farmore: Click here Days...
Also known as Dark Knight, an unusual pumpkin which grows very dark green, almost black, fruit with refined, slender ribs and a unique shape. Harvest early as dark green fruit...
Vigorous, flattened, yellow fruit with deep orange stripes and speckles. Pairs well with all solid-colored mini pumpkins and is great option for stacking.
Burnt orange colored flesh with a slightly flattened round shape and light ribbing. Eros produces great yields of very uniform fruit with deeply embedded handles. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color:...
Tall barrel shaped, flat bottomed, smooth with light ribbing, uniform size and excellent yields with large, well attached crows foot handle.For Captain Jack Treated without Farmore: Click here to view...
Large carver is earlier to mature than others in the same size class with deep orange color and refined ribs. The dark, firmly attached handle makes it a perfect fit...
Your customers will love these very small white true pumpkin shaped fruits. Long, well attached handle adds to the unique look. Pairs well with Baby Bumps and Kandy Korn for...
An improved version of the very popular Porcelain Doll with even richer pink color and little to no blue color. Purchase of this variety supports the Pink Pumpkin Foundation.
Osborne exclusive! Offers attractive dark orange color with thick long handles, produced on uniform medium sized fruits of upright round shape. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Weight Range: 10...
This enormous, exhibition-sized fruit grows on sturdy, vigorous vines. Days To Maturity: 110 And Up Color: Orange Weight Range: 50+ Lbs Days To Maturity: 120 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N...
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AAS Winner! Square shoulders, medium deep ribbing and nice dark handles. Fruits are uniform, in great numbers every time. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight...
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