Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) produces vivid orange-skinned pumpkins that range in size from 12 to 16 inches. Pies are popular with pumpkins, and the Jack O Lantern Pumpkin creates a delicious pie. During the fall and Halloween seasons, it is also the most popular kind for carving. Pumpkins provide a variety of health advantages and are quite simple to produce from fresh seeds.
Botanical name : Cucurbita maxima
Common name : Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin
Size at maturity : 12” – 16”
Days to maturity : 100
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. 100