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2012 Vegetable Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Amish Pie
750MG
The moist firm flesh of "Amish Pie" is great for making pumpkin pies. This variety was an heirloom for an Amish gardener in the mountains of Maryland. Weighing up to 90 pounds, this pumpkin has established its reputation with home gardeners.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 90-105 days to harvest after germination. Sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 3 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Big Max
4.80G
Huge, round to flattened-round, pinkish-orange fruits. Can reach 6 feet in diameter and 100 pounds or more. Excellent for prize pumpkins! Packet will plant approximately 4 hills.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 120 days to harvest after germination. Sow 3 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 2 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
For prize pumpkins, after each plant has set 3 or 4 fruits, save the largest and carefully prune away others for the rest of the season. Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Health Smart
Casper
2.00G
Loaded with beta carotene, the bright orange flesh is perfect for soups, pies or bread. Current research indicates a diet rich in beta-carotene may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and may offer protection against heart disease. You can also put a spooky twist in Halloween fun this year with a white jack-o-lantern. This 10 to 12 pound, naturally white pumpkin is excellent for carving or painting. Pumpkins average 8 to 10 inches across and store well.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 105 days to harvest after germination. Sow 3 seeds over a hill 12 inches tall and 2 feet across with well-drained soil. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 2 plants per hill when three inches tall. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Dill's Atlantic Giant (Huge)
2.00G
For an award winning, giant pumpkin, pick Dill's Atlantic Giant! These pumpkins can grow to be the world's largest, holding many world records. These HUGE, pink-orange, smooth skinned pumpkins can reach up to 400-500 pounds each. Packet will plant approximately 4 hills with 2 seeds each. For prize pumpkins, after each plant has set 3 or 4 fruits, save the largest and carefully remove others then and for the balance of the season.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 120 days to harvest after germination. Sow 3 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 2 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
For prize pumpkins, after each plant has set 3 or 4 fruits, save the largest and carefully prune away others for the rest of the season. Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin Seeds
EZ Gro Monster
1.00G
Outstanding performer! A Goliath of pumpkin varieties! For optimal growth, plant in full sun when soil is warm, keep moist, and well fertilized. Area needs to be free of obstacles for best root development. Vigorous vines need plenty of space to spread out. For maximum size, remove all but one or two fruits from each vine. This variety can produce round bright orange pumpkins up to 100 pounds or more! Pumpkins are perfect for making pies, carving into jack-o-lanterns, and decorating.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 125 days to harvest after germination. Sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 3 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
For prize pumpkins, after each plant has set 3 or 4 fruits, save the largest and carefully prune away others for the rest of the season. Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Fairytale
750MG
With a taste like a winter squash, "Fairytale" is the perfect choice for baking. Weighing up to 30 pounds and 18 inches in diameter, this bright orange pumpkin has a unique shape and orange-tan exterior. Carrying the lineage of 3 heirloom lines, it has demonstrated great heirloom qualities.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 100 - 110 days to harvest after germination. Sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 3 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin Seeds
Jack Be Little
1.00G
Decorate your table this fall with tiny ornamental pumpkins weighing just 3 or 4 ounces each. Or stuff and bake them and enjoy their truly sweet taste. Each plant produces up to 12 orange, flattened pumpkins. Can be grown on trellis to save space.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 95 days to harvest after germination. Sow 3 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 2 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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Pumpkin
Seeds
Jack O'Lantern
4.70G
The Halloween favorite, Jack O' Lantern Pumpkins will grow 12 - 16 inch diameters. The shell is bright orange, hard and furrowed. Perfect for carving. Makes good pies, too.
Seven to 10 days for germination, 100 days to harvest after germination. Sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter. Choose an area with full sun after all chance of frost is past. Thin to 3 plants per hill when one inch tall. When vines are 3 inches high, thin to the strongest plant in each hill. Use heavy organic mulch to control weeds.
Ready to harvest in fall when rind cannot be dented with fingernail. Cut from vine with sharp knife, leaving a 3-inch long handle.
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