PUMPKIN JACK BE LITTLE
Description
Jack-Be-Little Pumpkin Seeds (Ornamental Type) 2030. As the name implies, ‘Jack-Be Little’ produces miniature pumpkins, approximately 5 cm (2″) tall, 7.5 cm (3″) in diameter and cute as a button! Although they are edible, they are most often used for table decorations and miniature Jack o ‘Lanterns. When properly cured, these pumpkins will last up to 8 months.
How to Grow
Pumpkin is a hot weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Sow seed directly outdoors in late May through early June 2.5 cm (1″) deep in hills 2.4 m (8′) apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant out date. Pumpkins do not transplant well–use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil.
LIFECYCLE
Annual
PROPAGATION
Start Indoors or Sow Direct Late Spring
DAYS TO EMERGENCE
7 to 10
LIGHT
Full Sun
GROWTH HABIT
Vining
FROST TOLERANCE
Killed by Frost
DAYS TO HARVEST
95
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
Easy
HERITAGE
Hybrid
FAMILY NAME
Cucurbitaceae
LATIN
Cucurbita pepo x hybrida