AAS Winners
Pumpkin 'Hijinks' F1
2011 AAS Vegetable Award Winner
'Hijinks,' defined as lively enjoyment and unrestrained fun is an apt name for this AAS pumpkin winner that offers loads of seasonal fun for kids. This winning pumpkin variety produces small-sized, 7 to 9 pound fruits, of a very uniform size and shape. Smooth deep orange skin with distinctive grooves gives a very classy appearance to fall decorations and is ideal for painting or carving. The strong durable stem makes a great handle. Gardeners can expect high yields, notable resistance to powdery mildew, easy fruit removal from plants and excellent stem attachment. Allow plenty of space in the garden for long vines that spread up to 15 feet. Early to mature, this Cucurbita pepo is ready for harvest in about 100 days from sowing or 85 days from transplant.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Vegetable Award Winner |
| Class: | Pumpkin |
| Variety Name: | 'Hijinks' F1 |
| Genus: | Cucurbita |
| Species: | pepo |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Common Name: | Pumpkin |
| Type: | Vegetables |
| Breeder: | Sakata Seed America, Inc. |
| Close Market Comparison: | Orange Smoothie' and 'Hybrid Pam' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Season Type: | Warm Season |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Habit: | Vining |
| Plant Height: | Medium: 10" to 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 5 feet between rows, space plants 3 feet apart in row |
| Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): | 100 days |
| Days To Harvest (Transplant): | 85 days |
| Fruit Color (Harvest): | deep orange |
| Fruit Shape: | blocky round |
| Fruit Size: | 7.5 inch diameter, 8 inches long |
| Fruit Weight: | 7 to 9 pounds |
| Plant Spread: | 180 inches |
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