The original Jack O’ Lantern pumpkins you see sold at supermarkets and roadside farm stands. Plants produce big 15 lb. bright orange Halloween pumpkins. Pumpkins vary in size and shape, and have strong handles for making Jack O’ Lanterns. Excellent for home garden and market growers. Culture: Direct sow seed after soil has warmed, into rich, fertile soil in groups (hills) of 5-8 seeds. Thin to the 2 or 3 strongest plants per group. Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. Pumpkins are easy to grow and require sufficient space for the vines to spread. Excellent for a child’s garden. Harvest: A full season pumpkin about 115 days. When skin is hard, cut from the vine with a 3” (7.5 cm) piece of stem attached. Nutrition: Excellent source of vitamin A and potassium.
Pumpkin Howden
Howden Pumpkin helps gardeners grow classic, bright orange Halloween pumpkins with strong handles and dependable size. Its vigorous vines and traditional Jack O’ Lantern shape make it a reliable choice for home gardens, kids’ gardens, and market growers alike.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: ¾””–1″” (2–2.5 cm)
Seed Spacing: 3″” (7.5 cm)
Spacing Between Rows: 6’–8′ (180–240 cm)
Days to Germination: 10
Spacing After Thinning: 2–3 plants per hill
Days to Maturity: 115
Variety: 514
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