Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Southeast, Great Lakes)
Class: Pumpkin
Variety Name: Super Moon F1
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: maxima
Year: 2016
Common Name: Pumpkin
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Seeds by Design Inc
Close Market Comparison: Polar Bear F1, New Moon F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Spreading, trailing, vining
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): White
Fruit Shape: Round, slightly elongated, large
Fruit Size: 15-18 inches
Fruit Weight: 25-30 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description: Pale yellow flesh that can be eaten or baked
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 2-4
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: PM tolerance, Southern root rot resistance
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 2-3 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. Plant seeds in a sunny location in 5-foot rows with a 20-inch spacing. These large 5 foot vines are indeterminate and require staking. Enjoy fresh or cooked in soups and sauces.
AAS Winners
Abigail Lois –
We grew super moon pumpkins this past summer and loved them. We got numerous pumpkins from one plant and not only were the pumpkins white and decorative, we cooked up and ate the seeds and flesh as well.