Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Pumpkin
Variety Name: Pepitas F1
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: pepo
Year: 2016
Common Name: Pumpkin
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Seeds By Design and W. A. Burpee
Close Market Comparison: Triple Treat, Kakai
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: If growing vertical
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Spreading, trailing, vining
Plant Height: 18 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Yellow/orange with green striping
Fruit Shape: Almost round
Fruit Size: 12-14 inches
Fruit Weight: 9-12 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description: Pale yellow flesh that can also be eaten or baked
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 5-6
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: PM tolerance, Southern root rot resistance
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 3-4 feet per plant
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 90
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Not recommended
Plant Spread: 4-5 feet
HOW TO GROW
Sow seeds in garden setting leaving plenty of room for vigorous vines. Seed in sunny location in 5 foot rows with a 3-4 foot spacing.
AAS Winners
NoFarmNeeded –
The perfect pumpkin! I grew them this summer, not only are they the perfect size but also the perfect Fall pumpkin. I used them as jack-o-lanterns, popped their seeds in my mouth, and baked them up for pumpkin pie.