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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