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Orange Pumpkin

Name: Orange Pumpkin
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-69-4032-502
Price: 5.19 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Cucurbita pepo

Quantity per packet About 10 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameCucurbita pepo

FamilyCucurbitaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds

Code produitWHPER-0031

Product
description

The 'Intermédiaire' orange pumpkin embodies all the charm of the autumn vegetable garden with its brightly colored fruits, slightly elongated shape, and generous appearance that immediately brings to mind abundant late-season harvests. This Cucurbita pepo variety is appealing for both its decorative purpose and its real culinary value, offering beautiful deep orange pumpkins perfect for homemade recipes as well as Halloween decorations. Vigorous and robust, it develops long trailing vines that energetically occupy space, creating a lively scene in the garden where the large leaves, nectar-rich flowers, and ripening fruits catch the eye while supporting pollinator activity. Easy to grow in rich, warmed soil, it is well-suited for gardeners who have a bit of space and want to harvest fruits that are practical, decorative, and tasty. Its mildew tolerance is an appreciable asset for maintaining healthier cultivation throughout the summer. When ripe, its good-sized fruits are suitable for pies, preserves, and soups, as well as for harvesting seeds to roast. Its sprawling habit and strong growth recall the pleasure of generous crops that gradually transform the garden into an autumnal larder. Productive, attractive, and versatile, the 'Intermédiaire' orange pumpkin is a reliable classic for those who enjoy cultivating abundance with a festive touch.

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 time5 to 10 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Fertile, rich in organic matter and well-drained

Watering

Supported

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Pies, preserves, roasted seeds, Halloween decorations

Bloom period

July to August

Harvest

Approximately 100 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in)

Spread2 to 3 m (6.5 to 10 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.