Connecticut Field Pumpkin Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

into sprawling vines that produce big, round, deep orange pumpkins with the classic ribbed shape, ideal for carving and equally good in the kitchen. It is a nostalgic, rewarding crop for a sunny garden with room to roam. Who it's for Wonderful for families and anyone with space for a big, fun crop. Growing your own jack-o-lantern pumpkins is a joy for kids, and this classic variety is dependable and productive. Just give it plenty of room, since the vines ramble far and wide. How & when to plant Pumpkins need warmth and a long season, so sow the seeds directly after your last frost, once the soil is warm, planting them about an inch deep in full sun. They germinate in about 7 to 10 days. Grow them in hills or rows with plenty of space, allowing several feet between plants for the vines to spread. Our Pumpkin growing guide has the details. Growing & care Pumpkins are hungry and thirsty. Plant them in rich soil, feed them through the season, and water deeply at the base, keeping the leaves dry to help prevent mildew. Let the vines ramble, and gently turn the developing pumpkins now and then for even shape and color. Harvest Harvest pumpkins when they are fully colored and the rind is hard enough to resist a fingernail, usually around 100 to 120 days. Cut them with a few inches of stem left on, and cure them in the sun for a week or two to harden the skin for longer storage. Benefits & uses Connecticut Field pumpkins are as useful as they are festive. Carve them for Halloween, of course, but also roast and puree the sweet flesh for pies, soups, and breads, and toast the seeds for a snack. One of the most satisfying and traditional crops you can grow. Why gardeners grow our pumpkin seed Our Connecticut Field pumpkin seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow classic pumpkins and save seed from your best fruits. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Connecticut Field Pumpkin From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.