{"product_id":"os-citrouille-a-lanterne-connecticut-field","title":"'Connecticut Field' Lantern Pumpkin","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eOld field pumpkin, ideal for pies and processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e'Connecticut Field' lantern pumpkin ( \u003cem data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eoldest\u003c\/strong\u003e heritage varieties, cultivated since the early \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e1700s\u003c\/strong\u003e , “Connecticut Field” remains Ontario’s premier \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eprocessing\u003c\/strong\u003e pumpkin. It produces large \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e, dark orange\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"655\"\u003ethick\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"665\"\u003efine-\u003c\/strong\u003e textured, \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"677\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e , dark yellow flesh—perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"723\"\u003epies\u003c\/strong\u003e , purées, and fall recipes. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eflat, globular\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with few ribs average \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e11 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e and can reach up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. Reliable, hardy, and productive, it is a must-have variety for field crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"998\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, creeping vines\u003cbr data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 to 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other closely related cucurbits (competition and cross-pollination)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in rich, deep, well-drained soil. Sow directly when the soil is warm or start indoors 2–3 weeks before planting out. Give the vigorous vines plenty of space, as they easily cover large areas. Water deeply but not excessively. Harvest when the skin becomes hard and uniformly orange, then allow to dry in the sun for a few days to improve storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068608897184,"sku":"OSC2050","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/CitrouillealanterneConnecticutFieldOSC.jpg?v=1764775916","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-citrouille-a-lanterne-connecticut-field","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}