Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Little October'

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
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Longmont, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: This perfeclt little round, smooth-skinned pumpkin is 3-4" in diameter and weighs jst 8-12 ounc...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A 3-4 inch diameter, (1/2- 3/4 lb) mini-pumpkin. Burnt orange color with flattened shape. PVP

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