Connecticut Field Pumpkin

The perfect pumpkin for carving! One of the oldest heirloom pumpkin varieties, with origins dating back to the 17th-century. Produces high yields of flat-topped, bulbous fruit reaching 15-25 pounds. Bright orange in color, these pumpkins can be transformed into classic jack-o-lanterns or pumpkin pies. 20 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10 days Maturity: 100 days Direct sow -1 deep in full sun after last frost date when soil is at least 70F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before planting. Plant 4 seeds per hill; space hills 6 apart Pumpkins should not be planted in soil where melons or cucumbers were recently grown.