Orange Pumpkin Seeds For Planting, Pumpkin Varieties For Garden

Orange Pumpkin Seeds for Planting
For Cooking, Baking, and Decorative Use

Key Features:

• Mature Height: 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) with vines spreading 10-20 feet (3-6 meters)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
• Uses: Edible pumpkins for cooking, baking, and carving; ornamental plant for gardens

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High
• Freshness: New seeds for optimal germination
• Shelf Life: Best used within 1 year for best results

Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation:
   Soak seeds in warm water for 4-6 hours to enhance germination.

2. Sowing:

   • Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date when soil temperature reaches 70°F (21°C), or start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost.
   • Plant seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep, spacing them 3-5 feet (90-150 cm) apart in rows.
   • Space rows 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) apart.

3. Germination:
   Keep soil moist. Germination occurs in 7-10 days. If starting indoors, place in a sunny location.

4. Transplanting:
   Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors when they have at least two true leaves and all frost danger has passed.

   • Transplant seedlings 3-5 feet (90-150 cm) apart, with rows spaced 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) apart.

5. Care:

   • Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
   • Mulch to retain moisture and keep soil warm.
   • Provide support for vining varieties with trellises or allow them to sprawl on the ground.

Harvesting:
Pumpkins are ready to harvest when they are fully colored and the rind is hard, typically 75-120 days after planting.

Happy gardening