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Pumpkin - Jack O Lantern
SKU:
PU31515A
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Approximately 5-12 seeds per gram.
Cucurbita maxima
Lot# PU31515
Jack O Lantern Pumpkins are considered the traditional pumpkin for Halloween carving. They can easily weigh 4-7 kg (9-16lbs) each and be 20-25cm (8-10”) around. They are oblong shaped and tend to stand well on their slightly flattened bottoms. Jack O Lantern Pumpkins are slightly ribbed and bright orange when mature. The flesh is thick, orange to yellow and is fined grained.
Cucurbita maxima
Lot# PU31515
Jack O Lantern Pumpkins are considered the traditional pumpkin for Halloween carving. They can easily weigh 4-7 kg (9-16lbs) each and be 20-25cm (8-10”) around. They are oblong shaped and tend to stand well on their slightly flattened bottoms. Jack O Lantern Pumpkins are slightly ribbed and bright orange when mature. The flesh is thick, orange to yellow and is fined grained.
Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information:
Open pollinated-untreated seeds. After 3-5 fruits are formed, the growing tips can be pinched out to encourage fruit development, ripening on the vine, and allow the pumpkins to mature outside. This will increase storage potential. Store the pumpkins at about 10°C (50°F). Pumpkins, when handled and stored properly can be kept for a long time. Pumpkins require a lot of water. The trick is to only water pumpkins when they require it. Check the soil moisture levels with a trowel or a hoe and as long as you can see the moisture and your plant looks happy, you do not need to water. When the soil is starting to dry out, or the plant starts to look a bit droopy, give it a long deep drink. Deep watering is best and infrequent watering results in a healthier plant. It is important to not get water on any of the leaves. Use drip irrigation if available, and water in the morning instead of late in the evening. This simple technique will help prevent fungal diseases. When your pumpkins begin to change their color to orange, gradually decrease the amount of water. Your pumpkins will store longer if you cut off water 7-10 days before you harvest. |