Howden's Field Pumpkin, a gem of the autumnal landscape, is a sight to behold with its robust, deep orange hue that instantly inspires images of falling leaves and crisp fall air. This quintessential pumpkin variety, renowned for its large size and symmetrical shape. The vibrant orange skin, which seems to glow under the soft, golden light of early autumn, contrasts beautifully with the dark green, sprawling vines from which it grows, creating a tapestry of colors that is both striking and serene.
The flesh of the Howden's Field Pumpkin is firm and dense with a thick rind. This variety is not just a visual marvel but also a gardener's delight, thanks to its hardy characteristics and adaptability to various soil types and climates.
Cultivating Howden's Field Pumpkin is a gratifying endeavor that requires only a modicum of effort and yields abundant rewards. Plant the seeds in well-drained soil, ensuring they receive plenty of sunlight, and water them consistently to maintain moist, but not waterlogged, conditions. As the vines begin to stretch and intertwine, you'll witness the emergence of broad, green leaves that shelter the developing pumpkins beneath their shade. By midsummer, delicate yellow flowers will bloom, a prelude to the robust fruits that will soon follow. With minimal care and attention, these pumpkins will mature by mid to late fall, ready to be harvested and celebrated in all their autumnal glory. (C. pepo)
- QTY: 20
- Seed Planting Depth: 1 to 1.5"
- Germination Temperature: 75-90
- Days to Germination: 3-10
- Row Spacing: 36"
- Plant Spacing: 48"
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 90 to 120 days
How to Save Seeds
Pumpkins are actually from the squash family. So they will cross will different types of squash. There are 4 groups of commonly grown varieties of squash. Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita Maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta. With this in mind any variety from the same species or in other terms with the same last name of the 4 species listed above will cross and must be separated 500ft. For instance you can't grow two pepo varieties together or they will cross. Side note: Be sure to check what type of squash you have in order to determine cross pollination chances. Squash and pumpkins can be seed harvested the same way. Let them stay on the vine until fall and then cut off the vine let sit for a week and then cut them open scoop out flesh and place in water. Wash seeds and place them on a screen rack for drying or paper. Turn often so they are able to fully dry a week or so and then properly them store accordingly.