Pumpkin 'Pumpkin Patch Mix'
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Large, dark orange pumpkins, uniform and perfect for Halloween
Pumpkin “Patch Mix” ( Cucurbita pepo ), offered by OSC Seeds
Descended from John Howden's original stock , this line produces uniform , dark orange pumpkins, averaging 11 kg . The deeply rounded fruits, with their thick , firm flesh, are excellent for carving, cooking, and preserving . Highly prized for commercial Halloween crops, this heirloom variety is also tolerant to black rot , further enhancing its reliability in the garden.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring
Height/Habit: Creeping vines
Package size: Approximately 20 seeds
Harvest time: 115 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, loose, well-drained soil. Sow when the soil is warm or start indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Give the vigorous vines plenty of space . Water deeply but not excessively, especially during fruit development. Harvest when the skin is hard and uniformly orange. Allow to dry in the sun for a few days to improve storage.
