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.
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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...
Prolific long vines produce blocky, deeply ribbed peachy pink fruit. Color continues to intensify with time. Pairs well with Blue Doll or Porcelain Princess, the littler sister. Purchase of this...
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...
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...
Fruit is deep orange, slightly ribbed with globed shape. Flesh is yellow-orange with a large seed cavity. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Weight Range: 20 - 35 Lbs Days...
A long storing pumpkin is very popular for its attractive, smooth buff skin and flattened shape. Perfect for ornamental displays and delicious for pies with rich, orange flesh. Also known...
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.
Large, ribbed pumpkin with deep orange/pink skin. Slightly flattened shapes makes it a great choice for stacking. Sweet, edible flesh. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Pink/red Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm...
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...
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...
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...
Similar to Magic Lantern, but rounder with a durable handle.Limited Distribution Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 20 - 35 Lbs Days To Maturity:...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Osborne Exclusive! A heavy variety that is uniformly large in size, shape and dark orange color with medium ribbing. Handles are long and thick with a dark color. Days To...
Stunning chocolate colored pumpkin with a strong handle and attractive shape with slightly ribbed skin. Pairs well with Sunlight and Grizzly Bear. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Chocolate/tan Ir (intermediate...
Yields 2 to 3 large traditional looking pumpkins, slightly taller than wide, with moderate ribbing and a good handle attachment.Limited Distributions Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance):...
Offers sturdy handles with smooth skin for painting or carving and great for pies.Limited Distribution Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 3 - 10...
Very pale bluish silver, with silvery striping. Fruits are very uniform, with slight ribbing and flattened shape, great for stacking. Orange flesh is very sweet. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color:...
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:...
Offers sturdy handles with smooth skin for painting or carving and great for pies.Limited Distribution Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Weight Range: 3 - 10...
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...
Fruit is deep orange, slightly ribbed with globed shape. Flesh is yellow-orange with a large seed cavity. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Orange Weight Range: 20 - 35 Lbs Days...
Tall, square shouldered, deep orange pumpkin with well attached, long strong handles make Adonis a real show stopper. Great for retail sales.
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NO LONGER AVAILABLE Bright shiny orange, slightly ribbed jumbo pumpkins. Color: Orange Weight Range: 50+ Lbs Days To Maturity: 110 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit: Full Vine Type:...
NO LONGER AVAILABLE Untreated is available: Click here to view Round carver is early to mature with a dark orange color and strong handles. Color: Orange Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm...
