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

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
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

Featured
Ground beetle
(Calathus fuscipes)
Eastern Screech Owl
(Megascops asio)
Featured
Ground beetle
(Calathus fuscipes)
Eastern Screech Owl
(Megascops asio)