Jack O'Lantern, organic seeds
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Information
Jack O'Lantern is a reliable and well-known variety, valued particularly for its uniform, golden-yellow fruits. The plant has a semi-bushy to slightly trailing growth habit, making it relatively easy to place in the kitchen garden compared to more space-consuming varieties.
The fruits typically reach a weight of around 3 kg, making them ideal for carving. Beyond its decorative value, this variety is distinguished by its excellent shelf life; under the right conditions, the harvest can be stored for up to four months, ensuring a long season for both decoration and use.
One portion containa about 8 seeds.
| Product number: | 3645 |
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| Scientific name: | Cucurbita pepo |
| Botanic family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 115 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: April–June |
| Sowing depth: | 3 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 23-25°C |
| Germination time: | 6-10 days |
| Plant spacing: | 50-80 cm |
| Row spacing: | 90-130 cm |
| Height: | 200-300 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | August–September |
| Seeds/g: | 2-10 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Seeds can be sown directly in open ground once the soil has warmed up properly (minimum 15°C). The seeds will not germinate, but rather rot, if the soil is too cold. The most reliable method is to start the plants indoors or in a cold frame. Sow approximately 3 cm deep in pots with about 2 seeds in each, around 4 weeks before the planned transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 23-25°C until the seeds have germinated. Then, keep them at room temperature in a bright and airy location. Gradually harden them off and transplant only when the soil is warm and the risk of night frost is completely over. Pumpkin plants have sensitive roots, so handle them with care during planting.Spacing
Between plants 50-80 cm and 90-130 cm between rows. The pumpkin is a climber and can become very large. Give it ample space!Harvest
Harvest before frost harms the fruits. The pumpkin can be stored for several months. It is used in everything such as soups, casseroles, pies, desserts, marmalade and preserves.Seed
6-7 seeds/g.A portion contains about 8 seeds.
