Pumpkin – ‘Howden’ Organic Seeds

Description

When you see the perfect carving pumpkin for sale, it’s probably ‘Howden’, developed in the 1970s by John Howden in Massachusetts as the ideal decorative pumpkin. John’s son, Bruce, carries on the family tradition so you can grow your own! These bright orange pumpkins have strong handles, thick walls, and defined ribs that add to its characteristic Halloween look. Each plant produces 1–2, 18–22 pound pumpkins on long vines.

~3.0 g packet (~12 seeds)

Days to Maturity: 110 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Pumpkin, Winter Squash 

Native: Southern United States and Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 10’–15′ vines

Variety Info: Fruits are 12″–16″ round and average 18–22 lbs. with medium-grained, pale orange flesh. 1–2 fruits per plant.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

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