Joans Pumpkin Patch

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

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

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

The fruit matures in 120 days from planting on vigorous vines. Compare to Prizewinner F1. 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...

The pumpkin's rind is hard but thin and slightly ribbed. One of the oldest American pumpkins around. The flesh is sweet, thick and course. The Connecticut Field pumpkin is a large,15 to 20 pound globes that are flattened on the ends.

Grows to 18-24″ diameter and weighs in usually between 40-60 lbs but get over 100 lbs. Mammoth Gold has skin mottled with pinkish-orange and yellow, thick pale yellow-orange flesh, edible but coarse, used for pies and novelty.

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

Fruits with ease. 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.

This flat pumpkin can weight between 10 to 15 pounds! This pumpkin has deep ribs that make for an appealing autumn display. Also makes a delicious eating quality, this pumpkin is aromatic, succulent, and sugary.

Start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date in 4 inch pots. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. PM | Powdery Mildew Overall Rating:.

Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination. Pam is cute enough to decorate and delicious for pies.

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

Gorgeous, big flat fruits are heavily ribbed and look similar to large wheels of cheese. The deep orange flesh is very fine grained, one of the best for baking. Fairytale fruit average 20 lb and ripen to a rich brown when fully ripe.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Averaging between 20-25 pounds, Spartan is an excellent carving pumpkin with a fairly hollow, easy-to-clean interior. Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Ripening extra early to accelerate the pumpkin harvest, you can start picking up to a month earlier than many other pumpkins. Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season.

Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination. These beautifully formed 3-3 1/2 pound, small carving pumpkins have strong, deep green handles and medium ribbing.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. At 40 pounds, she's magnificent for carving or painting, giving the artist plenty of space to get creative. Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Wrinkles is the ideal jack-o-lantern pumpkin. Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season. Various wilts, leaf spots mildews, and various viral diseases.

After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. White varieties should be brought out of direct sunlight once foliage starts to die back; cure inside and keep out of sun to avoid yellowing.If...

When fruit color is fully developed, clip handles close to the vine. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. In-row spacing varies depending on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36" and large to extra-large, 36-72".

Improved disease resistance over Munchkin, which it replaces. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting.

When fruit color is fully developed, clip handles close to the vine. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. In-row spacing varies depending on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36" and large to extra-large, 36-72".

Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae.

Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation. 3,400 seeds/lb.

Moschata types are less susceptible to vine borers. Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1" deep. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.Sow in late spring when soil is at least 70°F/21°C...