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Pumpkin

All-time favorite squash well-appreciated for its vibrant color. A favorite for Halloween decorating and pie making, pumpkins are available in assorted shapes and sizes, and in orange or white colors. Leave 3 to 4" of stem on pumpkins when harvesting to ensure good keeping. Matures in 100-120 days.

Companion Plants

Basil

Marigold

Pepper

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Pumpkin

  • Botanical name

    Cucurbita pepo

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual

  • Light

    Sun

  • Habit

    Vining

  • Feed

    Fertilize when actively growing

  • Water

    Water 2-3 times per week until established

  • Bloom Color

    Orange

  • Bloom Time

    No bloom

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free