Pumpkin

Pumpkin


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Varieties Grown~ $3.99 4 pack
  • CONNECTICUT
  • HOWDEN
  • SMALL SUGAR
Garden
Garden
Vigorous
Vigorous
Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Give these plants some space

Requires rich organic soil


 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Vigorous

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Pumpkin

Common Name: Pumpkin

A large, round, typically orange winter squash, known for its ribbed rind, pulpy flesh, and numerous seeds, growing on a trailing vine with large leaves and yellow flowers; it's valued as food, for decoration, with varieties ranging greatly in size, color (green, white, red), and shape, though often associated with autumn.