Pumpkin Seed 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 seed after danger of frost when soil has warmed to a minimum of 70° F. Transplant: Sow seed 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.
{
"manual": "Featured",
"best-selling": "Best selling",
"title-ascending": "Alphabetically, A-Z",
"title-descending": "Alphabetically, Z-A",
"price-ascending": "Price, low to high",
"price-descending": "Price, high to low",
"created-ascending": "Date, old to new",
"created-descending": "Date, new to old"
}
Big Deals fruits are dark orange, slightly ribbed, with a tall round shape. Short stout, well knuckled handles make it a good option for bin sales. Similar to Tons of...
Rich, dark orange surface with well-defined ridges and a somewhat bumpy surface. Eye-catching handle is large, dark and firmly attached. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 110...
The cutest and smallest size member of the “Super Freak” series. Uniform, round, orange pie sized pumpkins are covered in green hard warts that will hold up throughout the fall...
A golden yellow pumpkin that is eye-catching for roadside stands and u-pick fields. It pairs well with other colors to make dynamic displays. Lemonade is uniform in shape with medium...
Fruit is deep orange, slightly ribbed with globed shape. Flesh is yellow-orange with a large seed cavity. Color: Orange Days To Maturity: 100 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit:...
Rich, dark orange surface with well-defined ridges and a somewhat bumpy surface. Eye-catching handle is large, dark and firmly attached. Color: Orange Days To Maturity: 110 Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm...
A very unique coloration, like a psychedelic sunrise, full of greens, blues, pinks, and reds. Very nice ribbing and a flattened shape that works well for stacking. Color: Specialty Days...
Round carver is early to mature with a dark orange color and strong handles. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 90 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant...
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. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance):...
Bright yellow mini-pumpkin that makes a great companion for Casperita and Orangita. Yellow color holds well after harvest. High yields and semi-bush habit make for an easy harvest. Color: Yellow...
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...
This enormous, exhibition-sized fruit grows on sturdy, vigorous vines. Color: Orange Days To Maturity: 120 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit: Full Vine Type: Carver Weight: 75 - 125...
A golden yellow pumpkin that is eye-catching for roadside stands and u-pick fields. It pairs well with other colors to make dynamic displays. Lemonade is uniform in shape with medium...
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...
Tall, barrel-shaped, buff colored pumpkins will add some spice to your pumpkin displays and bins! Good ribbing and thick, well attached handles. Days To Maturity: 105 Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm...
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. Color:...
Blocky round carver that has a strongly embedded handle with burnt orange skin. Fruits are extremely uniform in size/shape and high yielding. Color: Orange Days To Maturity: 100 Pvp (protected...
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...
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...
Tall barrel shaped, flat bottomed, smooth with light ribbing, uniform size and excellent yields with large, well attached crows foot handle. Color: Orange Days To Maturity: 110 Pvp (protected Variety...
Specialty reddish/orange skinned pumpkin has a blocky, oval shape with some ribbing and light warts. Good yields that set early on the vine. Color: Specialty Days To Maturity: 100 Pvp...
Precocious, turning to solid orange early, great for fill in or short season areas. Limited Distribution Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 90 Pvp (protected Variety Patent):...
Carrot Cake is an early mini stacker that finishes in about 80 days and sets bright medium-orange fruit on semi-bush plants. Fruit average 2–3 lb with a flat, squatted profile...
This blocky, round carver is high yielding and an excellent choice with a rich, dark orange color, medium ribbing and large, dark handles. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days...
A very unique coloration, like a psychedelic sunrise, full of greens, blues, pinks, and reds. Very nice ribbing and a flattened shape that works well for stacking. Color: Specialty Days...
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...
Light buffy banana colored pumpkin with puckered stem end and distinctive warts make for a unique eye-catching addition. Named after the beloved Witch from a New Zealand children’s book Bad...
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. Color:...
Ribbed ornamental fruit with light yellow and orange coloring. Pairs well with Orangita, Casperita, and Sunshine. Fantastic yield, and easy-to-harvest semi-bush habit. Perfect for the top of any stack or...
Osborne exclusive! Offers attractive dark orange color with thick long handles, produced on uniform medium sized fruits of upright round shape. Color: Orange Days To Maturity: 100 Pvp (protected Variety...
Small, upright pumpkin is a perfect addition to fall displays with dark orange coloration, slight ribbing and nice handles. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 90 Pvp...
High quality, dense flesh that is great for cooking. Excellent yield. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 105 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit: Vine Type:...
