Jack O'Lantern, Pumpkin Seeds

Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 30 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 100
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Jack O'Lantern, Pumpkin Seeds

Jack O'Lantern pumpkin seeds are specifically bred for growing pumpkins that are perfect for carving and decorating during the Halloween season. These seeds produce medium to large pumpkins, typically ranging from 8 to 18 pounds, with a classic round shape and bright orange skin. The flesh is thick and sturdy, making it ideal for carving intricate designs while maintaining structural integrity.

Originating from traditional pumpkin varieties, Jack O'Lantern pumpkins are known for their vibrant color and relatively smooth surface, which allows for easy carving. The seeds usually germinate quickly and produce vigorous vines that can spread widely, requiring ample space in the garden.

These pumpkins typically mature in about 90 to 100 days, thriving in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil. While primarily cultivated for Halloween decorations, the flesh is also edible and can be used in pies, soups, and other dishes, though it is not as sweet as some culinary varieties. Jack O'Lantern pumpkin seeds are a favorite among home gardeners, offering a fun and festive way to celebrate the fall season.

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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 30 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 100
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Product Details

Weight

0.018

Depth

0.2

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

12-24"

Botanical Name

Cucurbita pepo

Seed Type

Seed

Seeds Per Gram

5

Seeds Per Pound

2,400

Row Spacing

8-12'

Packet

30 Seeds

Sow Depth

1"

Seeds Per Ounce

150

Fruit Color

Orange

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Types

CARVING PUMPKINS

Maturity

Main Season

Fruit Weight

8-10 lbs.

Life Cycle

Annual

Sow Method

Direct Sow

Plant Spacing

24-36"

Categories

Pumpkin

Germination

4,5,6,7,8,9

Days To Maturity (# Days)

100

Seeds Per Acre

7 lbs

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Pumpkins

Pumpkins can be grown for decorative and edible purposes, with different varieties grown to make pumpkin pie, carving for Halloween, to be used in canning and more. Pumpkins range in sizes from small, gourd-like varieties to large options and differ in color and outside texture as well.

Before Planting: Pumpkins like fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6-6.5. Row covers can protect seedlings for several weeks. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Time plantings so that varieties will mature for the fall market. Planting too early can lead to dead foliage and over exposure to sun.

Planting: Direct seeding is the easiest and most successful method of planting. Sow in late spring when soil is at least 70°F and danger of frost has passed. Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety’s vine length, 1″ deep. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established. For transplanting, sow 2-3 seeds per 2″ container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Transplant should be no older than 3 weeks as stunting and damage can happen.  Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best. Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6′ between-row spacing, while long-vine habits generally require 10-12′ between-row spacing. In-row spacing varies depending on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24″; medium, 24-36″ and large to extra-large, 36-72″. Spacing requirements may vary, so check under characteristics for each variety.

Watering: Water the pumpkins 1 inch per week, but don’t let water get on the leaves or the fruit.

Fertilizer: Pumpkins are heavy feeders with a long growing season. Prior to planting in the garden, add compost and aged manure to the soil. Add 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer below each plant prior to sowing and mix the fertilizer into the soil. Regularly treat pumpkins with compost and manure mixed with water or feed weekly with a fish or kelp-based fertilizer. Another option for fertilizing is to use a high-nitrogen fertilizer when plants are 1 foot tall and a high-phosphorous fertilizer before the blooming period starts.

Days to Maturity: Pumpkins are ready to harvest when the color they are supposed to become is deep and rich. (See each variety for days to maturity)

Harvesting: When fruit color is fully developed, clip handles close to the vine. Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days. If possible store at 50-60°F with 50-70% humidity and good ventilation.

Tips: Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation.

AVG. Seed Rate: 250 seeds/125′, 500 seeds/250′, 1,000 seeds/500′, 15M/acre @ 2 seeds/ft rows 6′ apart.

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