Big Pumpkin

In diameter, fruits average 100 lb, slightly rough red-orange skin, bright yellowish-orange 3-4 in. Largest pumpkin for faces or novelty, nearly round, 17-18 in. Thick flesh, large exhibition type, good for pies or canning.

Harvest King will produce a consistent 25-35 lb pumpkin. This larger variety has excellent yield and quality almost 100% of the fruit are marketable.

Thick, sweet flesh make this a great choice for cooking! An older, smaller pumpkin variety, the Small Sugar is excellent for pies. This pumpkin is very fine-grained, sweet and sugary, and keeps well.

The fruit matures in 120 days from planting on vigorous vines. The size of this pumpkin will range from 50 lb to a whopping 150 lb with color superior to the Atlantic types, this will be a great addition for those who want the biggest and best.

Dating back to 1700's. The pumpkin's rind is hard but thin and slightly ribbed. They usually average 12 inches in height and diameter. One of the oldest American pumpkins around. The Connecticut Field pumpkin is a large,15 to 20 pound globes that are...

Grows to 18-24″ diameter and weighs in usually between 40-60 lbs but get over 100 lbs. Smooth golden-orange with faintly ribbed and irregular shaped pumpkin. Mammoth Gold has skin mottled with pinkish-orange and yellow, thick pale yellow-orange flesh,...

A sister to our Cinderella pumpkin but this one has multiple colors. Antique French heirloom that is beautiful and great for ornamental purposes.

The pumpkins will grow at an astonishing pace if given adequate nutrients and spacing. Sow the seeds outdoors when danger of frost is past, or start indoors in peat pots. Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin seed can produce some of the largest pumpkins in the...

This flat pumpkin can weight between 10 to 15 pounds! This pumpkin has deep ribs that make for an appealing autumn display. A true white pumpkin that is perfect for autumn displays! The White Flat Boer Ford pumpkin is 3 to 5 inches high and spreads 8...

High in fiber and essential minerals, their colorful orange flesh signifies an abundance of the antioxidant beta-carotene. Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots. Store at 55-70°F and 70% relative humidity HR indicates high resistance.

IR indicates intermediate resistance. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination.

Casper's skin has less bluing than many other white varieties. A white skinned ornamental pumpkin with thick orange flesh of excellent eating quality, 9-12 inch diameter, 10-16 pound.

The deep orange flesh is very fine grained, one of the best for baking. Traditional variety from the south of France. Fairytale fruit average 20 lb and ripen to a rich brown when fully ripe.

These big, burly, attractive pumpkins form consistently uniform, barrel-shaped fruit with dark orange rind and secure, dark green handles. IR indicates intermediate resistance. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart.

Semi-bush plants. We saw Neon glowing orange in our pumpkin trials far earlier than any other variety. IR indicates intermediate resistance. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Bush varieties: sow 3-4 feet apart.

IR indicates intermediate resistance. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination.

The hefty, dark green handle makes her a Halloween standout. Big Doris dwarfs the average jack-o-lantern pumpkin by nearly double. IR indicates intermediate resistance. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart.

Substantial fruit weighs an average 14-18 pounds with a stout handle making it a magnificent carving pumpkin. Chunky and brimming with personality, Mrs. IR indicates intermediate resistance.

Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for...

For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the...

6,400 seeds/lb. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae.

For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the...

Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.For between-row spacing, bush plants require 4-5', short-vine habits require 6' and long-vine habits generally require 12'.

Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Moschata types are less susceptible to vine borers. Time plantings so that varieties will mature for the fall market.

Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.Fruits can tolerate 1-2 light frosts, however, temperatures below 28°F/-2°C can damage fruit. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound.