{"product_id":"ga-citrouille-jack-o-lantern-bio","title":"Organic 'Jack-O'-Lantern' Pumpkin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e Organic 'Jack-O'-Lantern' pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) from Gaia seed company, a classic variety for carving and autumn cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eThe 'Jack-O'-Lantern' pumpkin develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"367\"\u003evigorous, creeping vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , accompanied by \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"417\"\u003ebroad, dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that effectively protects the fruit as it ripens. The pumpkins are \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eoblong with a slightly flattened base\u003c\/strong\u003e , stand firmly on the ground, have \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"589\"\u003esubtle ribbing\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eturn a bright, vibrant orange\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe. The fruits typically weigh \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e4 to 7 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e and measure \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e20 to 25 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"766\"\u003ethick, fine-grained flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e that ranges in color from yellow to orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eA true \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eHalloween icon\u003c\/strong\u003e , this variety is prized for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"882\"\u003ecarving\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eculinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its easy-to-work flesh. Versatile and reliable, it offers good fruit uniformity and excellent post-harvest shelf life. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eflowers are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding extra appeal to this traditional autumn garden pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, Climbing beans, Radishes, Tomatoes, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Calendula\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm \u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic variety for carving, stable and well-ribbed fruit, thick flesh, decorative and culinary uses, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eTexture\/Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, thin flesh, easy to sculpt\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to encourage germination. Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003ea depth of 2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , either indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , or directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003ein late May or early June\u003c\/strong\u003e , when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . For outdoor cultivation, sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e2 to 3 seeds per hill\u003c\/strong\u003e , spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e4.5 to 6 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, then thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eone plant\u003c\/strong\u003e when the seedlings reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003ePumpkins prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003econsistent watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . To obtain well-formed fruit, limit the number of pumpkins per plant after the first fruit sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003ebright orange color\u003c\/strong\u003e , the peel becomes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003edifficult to cut with a fingernail\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003estain on the ground changes from creamy yellow to orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cut the fruit, leaving about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot. Allow to ripen in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003ewarm, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place, then store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003e55-75% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e • Traditional Halloween sculpture\u003cbr data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e • Autumn decorations\u003cbr data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e • Soups and purees made from the flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e • Using flowers in cooking\u003cbr data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003e • Market gardening and family presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3471\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Jack-O'-Lantern'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e pumpkin remains a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003emust-have\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003efestive aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eculinary versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003ereliability in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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