Cinnamon Girl PMR F1 Pumpkin, ecologically grown seeds(Cucurbita pepo)

Name: Cinnamon Girl PMR F1 Pumpkin, ecologically grown seeds ( Cucurbita pepo )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product code : GAIAS-0301

The 'Cinnamon Girl PMR' F1 pumpkin is a compact hybrid developed by Johnny's in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire and Cornell University. Its short vines produce small, dark orange fruits weighing 1.4 to 2.3 kg, which are both decorative and excellent for cooking. Their sweet, fine-textured flesh is suitable for pies, breads, purees, and soups. PMR indicates intermediate powdery mildew resistance; good air circulation is still recommended. The packet contains 5 organic seeds. Harvest generally occurs in 90 to 95 days according to Gaia. Grow in full sun in rich, warm, well-drained soil, then water deeply at the base.

Cinnamon Girl PMR F1 Pumpkin, ecologically grown seeds (Cucurbita pepo) This hybrid, developed by Johnny’s with the University of New Hampshire and Cornell University, produces small deep-orange fruit weighing approximately 3 to 5 pounds. Sweet, fine-textured flesh is especially useful for pie, bread, purée, and soup. The pumpkins are also attractive in autumn displays. PMR denotes intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. The packet contains 5 ecologically grown seeds; Gaia does not present them as certified organic. Short vines, approximately 4 to 5 feet long, are well suited to gardens where space is limited.

Start seed indoors three weeks before the last frost in individual pots, or direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil reaches at least 21°C. Plant 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Germination generally takes 7 to 10 days at 24 to 35°C, with an optimum of 27 to 35°C. Soaking and scarification are not required. Harden plants before setting them in full sun. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart with 4 to 5 feet between rows. Use rich, well-drained soil and water deeply at the base. Keep flowers accessible to bees because insect pollination is needed for fruit set.

Allow approximately 90 to 95 days to maturity according to Gaia information. Harvest after fruit develops uniform deep-orange colour, the rind resists a fingernail, and the stem begins to dry. Cut pumpkins before a hard frost while retaining about 2 inches of stem; do not lift them by the handle. Cure in a warm, ventilated place, then store sound fruit at 10 to 12°C with moderate humidity and good airflow. Check pumpkins regularly and promptly use any fruit that softens or becomes damaged. Cooked flesh can be frozen in measured portions for convenient winter baking and soup.

Uses in the garden

Install ‘Cinnamon Girl PMR’ F1 in a sunny vegetable garden where its short 1.2 to 1.5 m stems can spread without covering neighboring plants. Space plants 60 to 90 cm apart and rows 1.2 to 1.5 m apart. Mulch added after the soil warms helps stabilize moisture and keep fruit clean. Place a board under the pumpkins if the soil remains damp. Flowers attract bees necessary for fruit set. Despite intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, avoid overcrowding and water at the base to keep foliage drier. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before planting the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without letting water stagnate, as excess humidity reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate containers to encourage balanced growth. When multiple seedlings compete for the same space, carefully thin to retain the most vigorous specimens without disturbing their roots.

01 How much does the sachet contain?

The packet contains 5 seeds. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly turn the containers to promote balanced growth. When multiple seedlings are competing for the same space, carefully thin them to keep the most vigorous ones without disturbing their roots.

02 How to start a seedling?

Start one seed per pot at 1.3 to 2.5 cm deep about three weeks before the last frost, or direct sow when the soil reaches at least 21°C and the risk of frost is over. Germination takes 7 to 10 days between 24 and 35°C. No soaking or scarification is necessary. Keep the substrate moist without waterlogging, provide bright light after emergence, and acclimate the seedlings for four to seven days before transplanting. Space them 60 to 90 cm apart, and allow 1.2 to 1.5 m between rows.

03 How long does germination take?

Germination usually takes 7 to 10 days when the substrate remains between 24 and 35 °C (75 and 95 °F), with an optimum of 27 to 35 °C (80 to 95 °F). Sow 1.3 to 2.5 cm (½ to 1 in.) deep and keep the soil evenly moist, without standing water. No soaking or scarification is necessary. Cold soil slows emergence and increases the risk of rot. As soon as seedlings appear, provide bright light and allow the surface to dry slightly between waterings. Handle roots as little as possible when transplanting. Read the package directions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season.

04 How to organize garden planting?

Allow 60 to 90 cm between plants and 1.2 to 1.5 m between rows. Full sun, soil enriched with compost, and deep watering at the base promote production. No particular companion plants are needed; above all, avoid excessive competition and keep flowers accessible to bees. Powdery mildew resistance is intermediate, so ensure good air circulation and avoid wetting the foliage. Rotate with crops from other families rather than planting cucurbits in the same spot each year. Mulch added after the soil warms helps stabilize moisture.

05 When should we harvest?

Harvest in about 90 to 95 days, when the skin is deep orange, the rind resists indentation by a fingernail, and the stem begins to dry. Cut the fruit before a hard frost, leaving about 5 cm of stem; never lift the fruit by the stem. Cure the pumpkin in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area, then store at 10 to 12 °C with moderate humidity and good air circulation. Check the rind regularly and quickly use any fruit that softens or shows injury. Read package directions before you begin and save the label to track variety throughout the season.