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Howden Pumpkin
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Howden Pumpkin
When you think of Halloween, you probably picture a Howden pumpkin. This plant produces pumpkins up to 15 pounds—the perfect jack-o’-lantern pumpkin! The Howden’s bright orange color and sturdy stem makes it a fall decorating favorite
Sun exposure:
- full sun
Soil pH:
- 6.0 to 7.0
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:
- zones 2 to 8
Days to maturity:
- 105 days
Weight:
- 20 pounds
Diameter:
- 12 or more inches
Spacing:
- 3 feet
Moisture:
- at least 1 inch per week
Skin:
- dark orange
Vine:
- medium
Notes:
- this is a traditional jack-o’-lantern pumpkin
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