Pumpkin Jack O Lantern Seeds Pie Pumpkin NJ USA Heirloom organic See my store for largest selection

15 seeds100 days Up to 20 lbs this is the pumpkin you want for carving—and cooking. Finally recognized for their culinary pizzazz, pumpkins lend rich flavor to breads, bread pudding, soups, and pasta—not to mention the autumn awesomeness of pumpkin pie and spicy pumpkin chai. Fruits are medium-sized and round to elongated in shape.s Sowing: Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to start their Jack O Lantern pumpkin seeds indoors a month before the last expected frost. Since pumpkins do not take well to transplanting, peat pots are the best option. Plant two seeds per pot, later clipping off the weaker seedling. Harden the seedlings by exposing them to the weather for several hours at a time during the week before transplanting. About a week after the last frost or when the soil temperature reaches an average of 60 degrees F, plant the seedlings in very rich soil 8-10' apart in rows 10-12' apart. Another option is to plant the seedlings in hills of two, 8-10' apart. To direct sow, plant the seeds a week after frost 1/2 deep, 3-4' apart and thin to 8-10' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant orange pumpkin seeds along with corn but avoid planting them with potatoes.Growing: Since pumpkin seedlings do not tolerate frost, provide protective coverings if cold weather threatens. Keep the soil moist at all times, but avoid getting the leaves wet as this can cause diseases such as rot or mildew. When the vines begin to develop, a layer of mulch will help conserve moisture and control weeds; mulch also will keep the pumpkins clean and protect them from too much soil contact. By midsummer, pinch off all the blooms to concentrate the plant's energy on the developing pumpkins.