{"product_id":"os-citrouille-a-lanterne-howden","title":"'Howden' Lantern Pumpkin","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eClassic Halloween pumpkin, uniform, sturdy and perfect for carving\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eHowden lantern pumpkin ( \u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e An iconic Halloween variety, “Howden” produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"447\"\u003euniform\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"463\"\u003ebright orange\u003c\/strong\u003e , sturdy pumpkins ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"505\"\u003ecarving\u003c\/strong\u003e . The fruit is round to slightly elongated, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"572\"\u003ethick\u003c\/strong\u003e skin, firm flesh, and excellent shelf life both in the field and as a decoration. Reliable, vigorous, and highly productive, this variety is a standard for lantern pumpkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"772\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, creeping vines \u003cbr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"901\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105–115 days\u003cbr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"987\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closely related squash varieties (competition and cross-pollination)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , in warm, rich, well-drained soil. Sow directly when the soil is warm or start seeds indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Allow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eplenty of space\u003c\/strong\u003e for vigorous vines. Water deeply to support the growth of large fruit without causing cracking. Harvest when the skin is hard, deep orange, and yields to thumb pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068609028256,"sku":"OSC2055","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Citrouille_Howden_OSC.jpg?v=1764775731","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-citrouille-a-lanterne-howden","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}