Magic Lantern Pumpkin

If space is at a premium in your gardening area but you still really want to grow some pumpkins, Magic Lantern is a great choice. Upright fruit between 16 to 24 pounds grow on space-saving semi-vine plants. Your pumpkins may grow to a foot high or more. A real kid pleaser! Pumpkins are moderately resistant to powdery mildew, too.

Sun exposure:

• full sun

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 7.0

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:

• zones 4 to 12

Days to maturity:

• 115 days

Weight:

• 16 to 20 pounds

Diameter:

• 12 inches

Spacing:

• 3 to 5 feet

Moisture:

• at least 1 inch per week

Skin:

• dark orange

Vine:

• medium

Notes:

• somewhat resistant to powdery mildew

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