Casper, a white skinned ornamental pumpkin with thick orange flesh of excellent eating quality. Grows 8″-12″ (20-30 cm) in diameter, 10-16 lbs. Casper’s skin has less bluing than many other white pumpkins. Handles tan with a corky texture. Culture: Direct sow seed into warmed, rich fertile soil in groups (hills) of 5-8 seeds. Thin to 2 or 3 strongest plants per group. Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. Excellent for space and vine spread. Harvest: A full season pumpkin about 90-110 days. When skin is hard, cut from vine with a 3″ (7.5 cm) piece of stem attached. Nutrition: Excellent source of vitamin A and potassium.