
Mid-size pumpkin
Mid-size pumpkins are mostly for display or carving. These are a good size if you want a hefty pumpkin that’s not too big. There are more pumpkin varieties in this size category than in the bigger categories.
Sun exposure:
- Full sun (six to eight hours)
Soil pH:
- 6.0 to 7.0
Hardiness Zones:
- 3 to 10
Spacing:
- 3 to 4 feet apart
Moisture:
- 1 inch per week depending on rainfall
Notes:
- transplant or direct sow after frost danger
- tighter spacing will yield smaller but more numerous fruit
- protect mature pumpkins from hard frost
- keep evenly moist
Autumn Gold
Days to maturity: 90
Diameter: 10 to 12 inches
Weight: 10 pounds
Skin: Orange
Vine: Medium
Comments: Award-winning variety
Harvest Moon
Days to maturity: 100
Diameter: 12 to 15 inches
Weight: 10 to 18 pounds
Skin: Orange
Vine: Semi-bush
Comments: Solid pumpkin with a good handle
Jackpot
Days to maturity: 90
Diameter: 12 to 14 inches
Weight: 10 to 18 pounds
Skin: Medium orange
Vine: Medium
Comments: Good for cooking and carving
Magic Lantern
Days to maturity: 115
Diameter: 12 inches
Weight: 16 to 20 pounds
Skin: Dark orange
Vine: Medium
Comments: Somewhat resistant to powdery mildew
Spirit
Days to maturity: 98
Diameter: 12 inches
Weight: 10 to 12 pounds
Skin: Orange
Vine: Semi-bush
Comments: Award-winning pumpkin; good for pies and carving
Trick or Treat
Days to maturity: 105
Diameter: 11 inches
Weight: 10 to 12 pounds
Skin: Orange
Vine: Semi-bush
Comments: Good for pies and carving
Have you ever grown any of these varieties of mid-size pumpkins? Please tell us about your experiences with this type of pumpkin.