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Jack Straw Pumpkin
100 days to harvest
Cucurbita pepo
Jack Straw is the classic jack o’ lantern pumpkin with a solid handle, easy to grow with powdery mildew to make sure you have glorious pumpkins for the fall!
We love Jack Straw Pumpkin for their whimsical diversity, as well. With boisterous pumpkins 8 to 14” tall with a satisfyingly smooth, oblong shape, each one is unique, easy to carve and we hope that you do!
Organic Jack Straw Pumpkin
Planting Method: Direct Sow Recommended
Direct Sow: After frost, late May to early June, sow 2 seeds every 3-4’ in rich soil, thinning to one.
To transplant: Start seedlings 3 weeks before final frost in peat pots or soil blocks for minimal root disturbance. Transplant after last frost with 3-4’ between plants.
Seed Depth: 1 inch Sun Needs: Full
Days to Germination: 5 days at 80°F
Spacing after thinning: 3-4 feet
Plant care: Use floating row cover to protect young seedlings from pests – just be sure to remove it at the time plants start flowering.
Days to Harvest: 100
Height: Full vine
Harvest: Harvest before frost & cure in warm place with good airflow for storage.
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