Description
Howden is an open-pollinated heirloom bred for uniform, rugged Jack O’Lanterns. Sow 1/2-1 inch deep in hills 36-48 inches apart after soil warms to 70ºF; sprouts in 7-10 days.
Grow in rich soil with at least 1 inch of water per week; harvest when rinds harden, leaving stem attached.
Features
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Uniform shape for carving
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Thick rind stores well
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Deep reddish-orange color
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Seed count: 15 seeds
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Pollination: Open pollinated
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Sowing depth: 1/2-1 inch deep
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Packet plants: 12-15 foot single row, 4-5 hills
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Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
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Days to sprout: 7-10 days
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Days to maturity: 105 days
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Germination temperature: Optimum soil 70-90ºF
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Seller: Seed & Bulb















