Pumpkin Slingshot

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.

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 biggest and best.

The pumpkin's rind is hard but thin and slightly ribbed. Dating back to 1700's. 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...

Mammoth Gold has skin mottled with pinkish-orange and yellow, thick pale yellow-orange flesh, edible but coarse, used for pies and novelty. Smooth golden-orange with faintly ribbed and irregular shaped pumpkin.

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

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 world! Past winner for world record size of 1,810 lbs! Dill's Atlantic Giant will easily...

Also makes a delicious eating quality, this pumpkin is aromatic, succulent, and sugary. 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 to 12 inches wide.

PM | Powdery Mildew Overall Rating:. High in fiber and essential minerals, their colorful orange flesh signifies an abundance of the antioxidant beta-carotene. Even without carving, Knucklehead gives you more character in a pumpkin than imaginable.

Bush varieties: sow 3-4 feet apart. Pumpkins can tolerate a light frost, but must be protected from a hard frost. Various wilts, leaf spots mildews, and various viral diseases. Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing...

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. Casper's skin has less bluing than many other white varieties.

Traditional variety from the south of France. 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.

PM | Powdery Mildew. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

PM | Powdery Mildew Overall Rating:. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

Bush varieties: sow 3-4 feet apart. Pumpkins can tolerate a light frost, but must be protected from a hard frost. Various wilts, leaf spots mildews, and various viral diseases. Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing...

PM | Powdery Mildew. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

PM | Powdery Mildew Overall Rating:. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

Protect young plants with floating row cover. 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 cucurbits.

Sturdy, short vine plants have excellent powdery mildew resistance and produce very high yields of 3 lb., 7" diam. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. White varieties should be brought out of direct sunlight once foliage starts to die back; cure...

Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.Fruits can tolerate 1-2 light frosts, however, temperatures below 28°F/-2°C can damage fruit.

Very uniform in size and shape, with strong, dark green handles. 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 anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory,...

Overexposure to sun in the field after maturity and foliage dieback reduces fruit and handle color quality.Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting.

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'.

Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. 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.

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Yield: 2 fruits/plant. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.For between-row spacing, bush plants require 4-5', short-vine habits require...