Howden's Field pumpkin is a classic heirloom pumpkin variety treasured for its large symmetrical fruits, vibrant deep orange color, and dependable garden performance. Often considered the quintessential autumn pumpkin, this variety creates a breathtaking display in the garden with glowing orange fruits resting among sprawling dark green vines beneath crisp autumn skies.
The large pumpkins develop thick sturdy rinds and dense flavorful flesh that make them ideal for carving, decorating, baking, pies, soups, roasting, and fall displays. Their beautifully rounded shape and rich orange coloration have made Howden's Field pumpkin one of the most recognizable and beloved traditional pumpkins for generations.
These vigorous plants thrive in fertile well-drained soil with full sunlight and ample growing space for their long sprawling vines. Consistent watering and warm growing conditions encourage strong healthy growth and abundant fruit production throughout the season. By late summer and early fall, large glowing pumpkins mature beneath broad green leaves and bright yellow blossoms.
Beautiful, productive, and deeply tied to the spirit of autumn, Howden's Field pumpkin remains one of the finest heirloom pumpkin varieties for home gardens, fall harvest displays, and seasonal cooking.
Howden's Field Pumpkin Seed Details
- Quantity: 20 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Pumpkin
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Fruit Color: Deep Orange
- Fruit Shape: Large Symmetrical Pumpkin
- Flavor: Mild, Dense, Traditional Pumpkin Flavor
- Best Uses: Carving, Baking, Pies, Roasting, Autumn Displays
- Seed Planting Depth: 1-1.5 Inches
- Germination Temperature: 75-90°F
- Days to Germination: 3-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 48 Inches
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 90-120 Days
- Special Features: Large Fruits, Thick Rind, Excellent Fall Pumpkin
How to Save Seeds
Pumpkins belong to the squash family and will cross-pollinate with other compatible squash varieties within the same species.
The four commonly grown squash species are Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita mixta. Varieties sharing the same species name can cross and should be separated by at least 500 feet for seed purity.
Allow pumpkins to fully mature on the vine until fall harvest. After cutting from the vine, allow fruits to cure for approximately one week before processing seeds.
Cut open the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and pulp, wash thoroughly in water, and dry seeds on screens or paper for at least a week, turning them regularly to ensure complete drying before storage.