The Half Moon pumpkin has a smooth, rich orange rind, solid ribs, and solid stems. With its thick walls, you have plenty of pumpkin to work with for your favorite recipes. The Half Moon pumpkin is named after Half Moon Bay in California, where there’s an annual pumpkin festival.

Sun exposure:

• full sun

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 7.0

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:

• zones 2 to 8

Days to maturity:

• 115 days

Weight:

• 14 to 16 pounds

Diameter:

• 12 inches

Spacing:

• 4 feet

Moisture:

• at least 1 inch per week

Skin:

• orange

Vine:

• large

Notes:

• Half Moon has thick flesh; plan to cook

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