Fun Pumpkin Patches

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Largest pumpkin for faces or novelty, nearly round, 17-18 in. In diameter, fruits average 100 lb, slightly rough red-orange skin, bright yellowish-orange 3-4 in. Thick flesh, large exhibition type, good for pies or canning.

Harvest King will produce a consistent 25-35 lb pumpkin. This larger variety has excellent yield and quality almost 100% of the fruit are marketable.

Thick, sweet flesh make this a great choice for cooking! An older, smaller pumpkin variety, the Small Sugar is excellent for pies. This pumpkin is very fine-grained, sweet and sugary, and keeps well.

The size of this pumpkin will range from 50 lb to a whopping 150 lb with color superior to the Atlantic types, this will be a great addition for those who want the biggest and best.

The Connecticut Field pumpkin is a large,15 to 20 pound globes that are flattened on the ends. One of the oldest American pumpkins around. The flesh is sweet, thick and course. Dating back to 1700's.

Smooth golden-orange with faintly ribbed and irregular shaped pumpkin. Grows to 18-24″ diameter and weighs in usually between 40-60 lbs but get over 100 lbs. Mammoth Gold has skin mottled with pinkish-orange and yellow, thick pale yellow-orange flesh,...

A sister to our Cinderella pumpkin but this one has multiple colors. Antique French heirloom that is beautiful and great for ornamental purposes.

Sow the seeds outdoors when danger of frost is past, or start indoors in peat pots. Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin seed can produce some of the largest pumpkins in the world! Past winner for world record size of 1,810 lbs! Dill's Atlantic Giant will easily...

A true white pumpkin that is perfect for autumn displays! The White Flat Boer Ford pumpkin is 3 to 5 inches high and spreads 8 to 12 inches wide. This flat pumpkin can weight between 10 to 15 pounds! This pumpkin has deep ribs that make for an appealing...

High in fiber and essential minerals, their colorful orange flesh signifies an abundance of the antioxidant beta-carotene. Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination.

Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies.

A white skinned ornamental pumpkin with thick orange flesh of excellent eating quality, 9-12 inch diameter, 10-16 pound. Casper's skin has less bluing than many other white varieties.

Traditional variety from the south of France. Gorgeous, big flat fruits are heavily ribbed and look similar to large wheels of cheese. The deep orange flesh is very fine grained, one of the best for baking.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. These big, burly, attractive pumpkins form consistently uniform, barrel-shaped fruit with dark orange rind and secure, dark green handles. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing...

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. We saw Neon glowing orange in our pumpkin trials far earlier than any other variety. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Big Doris dwarfs the average jack-o-lantern pumpkin by nearly double. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Chunky and brimming with personality, Mrs. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

In-row spacing varies depending on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36" and large to extra-large, 36-72". Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower.

X 3.5" tall fruits with exceptional uniformity in shape and size. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation.

We recommend planting at 2' in-row spacing. Overexposure to sun in the field after maturity and foliage dieback reduces fruit and handle color quality.Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting.

Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.Fruits can tolerate 1-2 light frosts, however, temperatures...

Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.Sow in late spring when soil is at least 70°F/21°C and frost...

Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Protect young plants with floating row cover. Overexposure to sun in the field after maturity and foliage dieback reduces fruit and handle color quality.Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat...