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.
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:...
Impressively strong vine on this powerful pumpkin. Handle is thick, fruit is flat-round with some ribbing and a medium dark orange color. Limited Distribution Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm...
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...
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...
Yields 2 to 3 large traditional looking pumpkins, slightly taller than wide, with moderate ribbing and a good handle attachment. Limited Distributions Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To...
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...
Vigorous, flattened, yellow fruit with deep orange stripes and speckles. Pairs well with all solid-colored mini pumpkins and is a great option for stacking. Color: Yellow Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm...
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...
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...
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...
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):...
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...
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:...
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):...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Galactica delivers uniform, large, dark-orange jack-o’-lanterns in the 25–30 lb class, with round fruit about 13×14 in, medium ribbing, and a stout embedded handle roughly 4.5 in long. It has...
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:...
Square shoulders, medium-deep ribbing and nice dark handles. Fruits are uniform. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 100 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit: Vine Type:...
Round, deep orange nicely ribbed fruit and well attached stem. Olympus offers the classic “carver” shape with uniform size. Potential for high yields makes this a perfect choice for the...
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...
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...
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:...
Large sized pumpkin, nicely ribbed with handle firmly rooted into the fruit. Limited Distribution Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 105 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant...
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...
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...
Large round to tall dark orange fruits with medium ribbing and sturdy well attached handles. 18-32 pounds. Color: Orange Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Type: Carver Weight: 18 - 32...
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