Days to Germination: 10-15
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70 F
Days To Harvest:  110-115 days
Planting Depth: ½ to 1 inch
Spacing, Row: 3-4 ft
Spacing, Seed: 4 inches apart
Spacing, Hills: 3-4 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 3-4  apart.  Cover with ½ to 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. Make sure pumpkins are dry.
 
Suggestions: Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Water deep and make sure plants are far enough apart so they do not crowd each other. Vines do well on a trellis.

PUMPKIN
Green Stripe Cushaw
Cucurbita Spp.

110 to 115 days. Not your usual pumpkin! This variety has a long curved neck and a bulbous end with a creamy rind and irregular green stripes. This smooth and soft pumpkin averages 17x10 inches. The thick yellow flesh is sweet, moist, fibrous, and coarse. A popular and prolific type. Excellent for baking, decorative uses, and stock feed. The pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten. Harvest in 110-115 days.