Miniature Pumpkin

Latin name Cucurbita pepo
Quantity per packet About 10 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCucurbita pepo
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0030
Product
description

Mini pumpkins are as charming as they are versatile, capable of bringing an abundance of intensely orange small fruits to the garden, immediately evoking autumn. Heavily ribbed and perfectly proportioned, they are appealing both for their decorative appearance and their culinary value, making them an excellent choice for gardeners who like to combine beauty and utility. Their sweet, tender flesh, reminiscent of acorn squash, can be used to make flavorful and comforting pies, soups, and preserves. In the garden, their uniform fruits punctuate the foliage with vibrant touches that brighten cultivation beds and herald end-of-season harvests. Their vigorous habit spreads easily when the soil is rich and well-drained, offering generous production in a sunny spot. Like other cucurbits, they attract pollinators with their large, luminous flowers, actively contributing to garden life. Easy to grow once the weather is warm, they reward simple care with a harvest that is as festive as it is delicious. Mini pumpkins thus combine color, flavor, and the spirit of autumn in a decorative, productive, and delightfully useful crop.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodAfter the last frosts, in spring
Sowing depth2.5 cm (1 in)
Germination temperature20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Fertile, rich in organic matter and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Decorations, tarts, soups, preserves, autumnal cooking
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
95 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height12 to 20 in. (30 to 50 cm)
Spread1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Bean, corn, marjoram, mint, radish
Avoid planting with
Potato, cabbage
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.