PUMPKIN-JACK BE LITTLE
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Cucurbita pepo
PUMPKIN-JACK BE LITTLE is a very decorative, miniature Pumpkin that is also very very edible with sweet flavored flesh. These charming little orange pumpkins are somewhat flattened & ribbed, with small, strong stems, 5 cm high & 7.5 cm in diameter, weighing 85 - 115g. It stores well, shelf life is up to 12 months if cured fully on the vine. Small vigorous compact vines spread 3 - 4.5m, producing up to 20 edible fruits. Kids love these easy-to-grow baby Pumpkins, which fit into the palm of your hand. A taste sensation, I love growing them.
Direct sow into your garden. Plant outdoors after the last frost, in full sun. Pumpkins, are big feeders so plant them in rich garden soil. Mix in ample amounts of compost & manure prior to planting. These are vining plants so if you are limited in garden space, plant them where they can grow on a trellis or fence. If growing in a container choose a very large one. Keep the soil moist but try to avoid watering the leaves. Mulching around the plants helps to keep the weeds down, & retain moisture.
SKU: PKJBL
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| Germination Time (Days) | 8 - 16 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 100 - 140 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 15 - 20 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 100 - 150 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 100 - 200 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Late Summer to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct / raise seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | None required |
| Sowing Depth | 2.5 cm (1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 90 cm (36 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn, Beans, Nasturtiums |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes |
| Pests | Aphids, Squash Bugs |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew |
PUMPKIN-JACK BE LITTLE
$3.50
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