'Jack O'Lantern' Pumpkin
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Bright orange pumpkins perfect for Halloween carving
Jack O'Lantern pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo ), offered by OSC Seeds
Boo! This heirloom variety is THE classic pumpkin for carving Halloween Jack-o'-lanterns . It produces bright orange , smooth , and firm skin, providing a perfect canvas for creating spooky or smiling faces visible from meters away at night. Reliable, productive, and quick to grow, it's the ideal pumpkin for a festive autumn harvest.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring
Height/Habit: Creeping vines
Package size: Approximately 25 seeds
Harvest time: 95–110 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums
Incompatible plants: Other closely related cucurbits (competition)
Planting and maintenance:
Plant in full sun , in rich, warm, well-drained soil. Sow directly when the soil has warmed up, or start seeds indoors 2–3 weeks before planting out. Give the vigorous vines plenty of space. Water deeply without saturating the soil to encourage firm fruit. Harvest when the skin is hard and uniformly orange, then allow to dry in the sun for a few days before carving.
