Description
Jack o’Lantern Pumpkin Seeds 2060. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet (10-12 seeds per gram)
Booooo! Conjure up the perfect Halloween spirit by growing your very own Jack o’Lanterns. With a name like that, you know exactly what these pumpkins are for! This heirloom variety produces pumpkins with skin that is bright orange, smooth, and firm, providing the perfect canvas to carve a spooky, grinning face that will be seen for miles on Halloween night.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Halloween Classic
- Features: Bright orange, smooth, firm skin; perfect for carving; spooky grinning faces.
- Note: For a truly monstrous pumpkin, limit fruit to two per plant to concentrate growth.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Pumpkins are a hot weather crop, so wait until all danger of frost is past. They need a sunny spot with deep, rich, well-drained, organic soil and a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost to nourish your little monsters.
Unleash the Spooky Spirits: Sow seeds directly outdoors in late May through early June, burying them 2.5 cm deep in hills. Plant 4-6 seeds per hill, with each hill spaced 2.4 m apart to give them room to grow. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. You can also start seeds indoors 3 weeks before the plant-out date, but use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil, as pumpkins do not transplant well.
A Hauntingly Good Harvest: Keep your pumpkin patch well-watered, especially during dry spells. For competition-sized pumpkins, allow only two pumpkins per plant to mature. As the season ends, protect your pumpkins from frost and cold temperatures. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.
Why Jack o’Lantern Pumpkin Seeds belong in Your Garden
Growing your own Jack o’Lantern is more than just gardening—it’s creating a spooky season tradition. There’s nothing quite like the pride of carving a face into a pumpkin you grew yourself. Get ready to illuminate your front porch and light up the night with these perfect Halloween pumpkins!
SCOUT IPPM
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