PUMPKIN-JACK O’LANTERN
PUMPKIN-JACK O’LANTERN
A$3.20
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Cucurbita maxima
PUMPKIN-JACK O’LANTERN makes a fantastic carving pumpkin for Halloween of course. This variety produces medium sized, round, deep orange skinned pumpkins that grow to around 5-7kg. The fruits are ideal for carving making them an great choice for your Halloween Jack O Lantern.
Flesh is orange and has a nice flavour that’s ideal for soups, pies, muffins, casseroles, and many other healthy dishes.
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Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to Autumn
Temperature Range
18 - 30 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow direct
Soil
Loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
18 - 24 °C (65 - 75 °F)
Seed Preparation
None required
Sowing Depth
2.5 cm (1 inch)
Plant Spacing
90 - 120 cm (3 - 4 feet)
Row spacing
120 - 150 cm (48 - 60 inches)
Watering
Moderate
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 10 days
Harvest Time (Days)
95 - 105 days
Good Companion Plants
Corn, Beans, Nasturtiums
Bad Companion Plants
Potatoes
Pests
Aphids, Cucumber Beetles, Squash Bugs
Diseases
Powdery mildew, Downy mildew
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