Munchkin Pumpkin

Some gardeners say the Munchkin is the best miniature pumpkin around. They ripen to a bright tangerine orange with deep ribs and a flattened scallop shape. You should get plenty of little pumpkins on your vines, perfect for decorating and eating, too! Roast them whole or cut into bite-size pieces.

Sun exposure:

• full sun

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 7.0

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:

• zones 2 to 8

Days to maturity:

• 95 days

Weight:

• 1/4 pound

Diameter:

• 3 to 4 inches

Spacing:

• 3 feet

Moisture:

• at least 1 inch per week

Skin:

• medium-light orange

Vine:

• medium

Notes:

• perfect for decoration

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