Connecticut Field (aka Big Tom) is one of the most popular pumpkin varieties in the country, and for good reason! This pumpkin gets big: 12 to 20 inches in diameter, and up to 25 pounds. With a slightly flat bottom, this is a solid, stable choice for pumpkin carving.

Sun exposure:

• full sun

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 7.0

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:

• zones 3 to 9

Days to maturity:

• 115 days

Weight:

• 20 to 25 pounds

Diameter:

• 12 inches

Spacing:

• 6 feet

Moisture:

• at least 1 inch or more per week

Skin:

• orange

Vine:

• large

Notes:

• good for carving and canning
• America’s iconic pumpkin

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