A mid-season and late-ripening varieties. The period from germination to harvest is 100 to 140 days. Seeds are sowing in open ground in sunny areas. The weight of fruits reaches up to 20 lbs (9 kg). The flesh is dense and good taste. Fruits are well transported and stored. Recommended for use in home cooking or ornamental purposes.
Days to Germinate: |
7-14 |
Days to Harvest: |
105 |
Germination Rate: |
97% |
Test Date: |
11/22 |
Growth Habit: |
Vining |
USDA Zones: |
3-9 |
Lifespan: |
Annual |
Brand: |
TomorrowSeeds |
Sunlight: |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
GMO: |
No |
Pollination: |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
HOW TO PLANT:
The preparation of seeds is the most important part of the planting process. The result depends on how you have prepared the seeds.
Sow in fertile, warm soil after danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds directly in the garden. Give large-fruited pumpkins plenty of room to ramble. For improved drainage sow in mounds, or hills, of soil 12 inches in diameter, 6-8 inches tall. Sow 4-6 seeds in groups about 3 inches apart. Each group should be about 4-6 feet apart. Cover with 1 inch of fine soil and firm lightly. Keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Do not plant pumpkins and other squash family crops in the same spot 2 years in a row. Thin seedlings to 2-3 per group when they are 1-2 inches high. Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Do not move or step on vines as they are quite fragile. Monitor for pests and diseases. If you are trying to grow extra-large pumpkins, allow only one fruit per plant to mature. Beds of vigorous, sprawling pumpkin vines can be bordered by corn, towering pole beans, sunflowers and other trellised or vine vegetables. Pumpkins are ready to harvest when the rinds are hard and a rich shade of orange or white depending on the variety. Allow the pumpkins to cure in the sun for a week to harden skin. Store pumpkins in a cool dry place.
Harvest winter squash when they are full sized, the skin is hard, and the bottom of the fruit is lightened in color. A light frost will not damage fruits of winter squash. A light frost will not damage fruits of winter squash. Squash is best when cut, not pulled, from the vine. Winter squash can be stored for several months. Old squash vines can be composted or worked in the soil well before the Spring planting season.