Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Jack O' Lantern, Jack o Lantern'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Portland, Oregon

Cleveland, Tennessee

Nevada, Texas

Tomball, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
Tomball, TX | October 2010 | positive

I have to say I have had more fun watching these grow, my only regret is that I started them way to late in the season to carve them up f...Read More

K
Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

This has been a trouble free plant, lots of fun to watch the Jack-O-Lanterns grow, and we are anxiously awaiting fall to pick and carve t...Read More

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