Howden's Field Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
For a successful pumpkin harvest, Howden's Field Pumpkin is the industry standard. It has long, productive vines and enormous, consistent fruits that can weigh up to 25 pounds, making it an excellent carving pumpkin. The fruits have a lovely dark green stem handle and gorgeous, sharply ridged, resonant orange skin. Pumpkins are primarily used for decoration, but their baked flesh can also be utilised in pies and soups.
Botanical name : Cucurbita maxima
Common name : Howden's Field Pumpkin
Size at maturity : 12”- 20”
Days to maturity : 115
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring,summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1”
Plant spacing : 24”- 36”
ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 150