The standard large pumpkin.
Developed by John Howden of Massachusetts in the early 1970s, it defined "the look" in big Halloween pumpkins -- deep orange color, defined ribs, and good handles. They vary in shape and weight, typically averaging 25 lb. or larger. Avg. yield: 1-2 fruits/plant. While still nice in a good year, the new hybrids are more dependable in quality and yield. Originator's stock. Organically grown. Avg. 2,500 seeds/lb. Packet: 30 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 115
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Growing Information:
Pumpkins
CULTURE: Refer to "Winter Squash".
PLANT SPACING: Medium- and large-fruited pumpkin varieties need plenty of growing room for sufficient sunlight penetration for successful fruiting, and to grow to their fruit size potential. Rules of thumb: Small fruited = 18 sq.ft./plant; Medium = 24; Large = 30; Giant = 48.
TIMING: Sow pumpkins to mature in Sept. for the fall decorating market. Too many days of sun on fruits in the field after maturity will bleach handles and sunscald the fruits.
HARVEST: Before frost or after 1 or 2 light frosts. Clip stems close to the vine. Use care to avoid gouging or bruising. Store under cover with plenty of air.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 130'/oz., 8 oz./1,000', 3 1/2 lb./acre at 2 seeds/18" in rows 6' apart, (9,800 seeds/acre at 2,800 seeds/lb.).
TRANSPLANTS: 58 pots or cells/oz., 930 pots or cells/lb. at 3 seeds/pot.
SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: 2,300-4,000 (avg. 2,800).
PACKET: 30 seeds.
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