Days to Germination: 10-15
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65-95 F
Days To Harvest: 90-95 days
Planting Depth: ½ to 1 inch
Spacing, Row: 5-6 ft
Spacing, Seed: 4 inches apart
Spacing, Hills: 5-6 ft
Light: Full Sun
SOWING: In fertile, well-drained soil after all danger of frost from spring to early summer. For "hill" culture, space 6-8 seeds in groups 5-6 apart. Cover with 1" of soil, firm lightly and keep moist.
GERMINATION: 10-15, depending upon soil and weather conditions.
THINNNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Thin to 3 strong plants to each group if using "hill" method when seedlings are 3-4" high.
HARVEST: Before frost or after 1 or 2 frosts. Clip stems close to the vine.
Suggestions: Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Water deep and make sure plants are far enough apart so they do not crowd each other.
PUMPKIN
Lumina
Cucurbita moschata
90-95 days. A unique pumpkin with it's ghostly white exterior and thick orange flesh. It weighs between 10-15 pounds and grows an average of 8-12 inches high. Has a flattened bottom. Is fun and different for carving, painting, and baking. Kids love this favorite pumpkin! Stores well. Harvest in 90-95 days.