(Cucurbita pepo) 105 days. This is the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween. Its 10-12” round to oblong fruits weighs in around 10-15 lbs. and have a bright orange hard shell. Good for baking and has a long storage life.
TO GROW: Sow outside 2-4 weeks after average last frost when soil temperatures are above 60°F. Plant in hills with 5 seeds per hill. Thin to 3 plants and stake or trellis.
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin
Minimum 15 seeds per package.
The fruit is about 3 inches—almost the size of a peach—with a yellow rind and fruity-tasting white flesh. They start out green and then turn yellow as they ripen.
You can spot a perfectly ripe melon in the same way you would a mango. It should feel heavier than it looks and have a slightly sweet aroma. Press gently on the end furthest from the stem—this should be slightly soft. Most of mine pulled away from the vine very easily.