Cornfield Pumpkin Squash
Cucurbita pepo | SKU: 0972
$3.25 to $76.50
- Flattened, light skinned fruits
- Fruits grow to 12-15 pounds
- Sturdy stems rarely break off
- Good for carving
- Winter squash or pumpkin
- 90 days
(C. pepo) First offered by SSE member Glenn Drowns in the 1984 Yearbook from USDA seed. Our top choice for use as both a carving pumpkin and for fall decorations. Fruits are flattened, light-colored, thin-skinned, and weigh 12-15 pounds. Very sturdy stems rarely break off. Traditionally grown as a dual crop planted with field corn. 90 days.
Direct Seed: 1" Deep
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.