Description
| Seeds | 20 seeds $2.25, 100 seeds $5.75 |
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Howden (c.pepo)
Heritage: Sheffield, Massachusetts USA
Developed by farmer John Howden in the late 1960’s. This is a next generation Connecticut Field type producing larger and more uniform pumpkins for carving.
Vines are long and sprawling producing round, attractively ridged fruit up to 16” (40cm) in diameter with thick flesh and stunning dark orange skin. Weights vary between 20-35lbs (9-16kg). Ripens well in most climates and is a good keeper due to its hard rind. Some say this high-yielding variety sets the standard to which all other Halloween pumpkins aspire! Shows disease resistance. Matures in 100-120 days. (8 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Perfectly Plump Pumpkins! Pumpkins are heat loving plants and are usually planted outdoors when the ground has warmed. Seeds can be started indoors, but we find more vigorous growth when direct planted. It is important to pick a sunny spot so the large leaves can dry-out easily early in the morning to avoid water-born diseases. Hill-up soil and plant 2-4 seeds 1” (2.5 cm) deep. Thin to no more than 2 plants per hill. To enhance the size of your pumpkins, watch for early development of fruit and cut-off the new growth at the end of the vine to ensure all the energy is focusing on producing that one pumpkin. Again, more sun produces larger fruit. The most suitable companion plants for Pumpkins are; corn, beans and radishes. Do not plant near potatoes. They don’t play well together. Pumpkins usually germinate within 7-10days (70-75ºF/21-24ºC).
