Casper Pumpkin Seeds – Premium Quality for Your Garden

Key Attributes:

• Product Name: Casper Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)
• Quantity Options: Available in packs of 10, 25, or 50 seeds
• Mature Size: 10-16 inches in diameter, weighing 10-20 pounds
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Uses: Ideal for fall decorations, carving, baking, and roasting

Product Details:

Casper Pumpkins are known for their stunning white skin, smooth texture, and sweet, flavorful orange flesh. This unique variety is perfect for decorative fall displays, carving, and culinary use, making it a favorite among gardeners and chefs.

Unlike traditional orange pumpkins, the Casper variety has a creamy white exterior with a thick yet easy-to-carve shell. The deep orange flesh is sweet and smooth, ideal for pies, soups, and roasting.

This vigorous, easy-to-grow pumpkin variety thrives in warm conditions and produces high yields with proper care.

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

No pre-treatment required—seeds are ready to plant.

Sowing:

• Direct Sowing: Best sown after the last frost, when soil temperatures reach at least 65°F (18°C).
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep in moist soil.
• Spacing: Plant 2-3 seeds per hill, with hills spaced 4-6 feet apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per hill.
• Temperature: Germinates best at 70-85°F (21-29°C).

Germination:

• Timeframe: 7-14 days under optimal conditions.
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Provide 1-2 inches of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist. Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at planting and side-dress with compost or organic fertilizer during the growing season.
• Pollination: Encourage pollinators by planting flowers nearby, or hand-pollinate if necessary.

Harvesting:

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in 90-110 days.
• When to Harvest: Pick when the skin is fully white and firm, and the stem starts to dry out.
• Curing: Cure pumpkins in a warm, dry place for 10-14 days to improve storage life.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry location for up to 3 months.

Why Grow Casper Pumpkins?

• Unique white-skinned variety for striking fall decorations
• Sweet, dense orange flesh ideal for baking and cooking
• High-yielding and easy to grow in home gardens
• Perfect for carving, painting, and seasonal displays

Casper Pumpkins bring beauty and versatility to any garden. Whether you're growing them for decorations, Halloween carving, or delicious homemade recipes, this variety is a must-have for pumpkin lovers.

Happy Gardening!