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115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden's Field Pumpkin. The plant produces excellent yields of 25 lb orange pumpkins. Its uniform, round shape makes it ideal for carving Jack O' Lantern pumpkins. This variety is more uniform than other Howden's varieties. It is larger, more symmetrical, and a good keeper. The plant has large, spreading vines and thrives in fields. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety developed by John Howden. A variety from Canada.
Lot No: 102948
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 10/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 1,600
Plant Height: Vine Type Plant
Planting Season: Spring/Summer
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow
Choose the sunniest and largest area in your garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds outdoors in hills. Planting should be in early spring to mid-summer, 3 weeks after the last frost, and when the soil has warmed up to at least 70 F. Plants grow 2 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.
Requires fertile, slightly acidic soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant. Add well-composted manure.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Protect ripening pumpkins from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut pumpkins carefully from the plants to prevent damaging the vines.