50 CONNECTICUT FIELD PUMPKIN BigTom Orange Yankee Cucurbita Pepo Vegetable Seeds

Description:

Name: Connecticut Field Pumpkin
Other common names: Connecticut Pumpkin, Big Tom, Yankee Pumpkin
Scientific name: Cucurbita Pepo
Color: Orange
Plant seeds: In spring when soil warms to 60F or more
Harvest: 110 days
Hardiness zone: Annual
Plant height: 18 – 24 inches
Plant spacing: 5 – 6 feet
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 50 seeds
Other: The Connecticut Field Pumpkin is an heirloom Native American pumpkin, weighing an average of 15 – 20 pounds and can reach up to 30 pounds. They have a diameter of 12 – 20 inches with a round, uniform shape making them a popular market variety. These pumpkins have flat bottoms allowing them to sit upright. They are ideal for fall decorations and can be carved or painted. Connecticut Pumpkins are also edible and a preferred variety for making pies.