Pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds of Cucurbita pepo yield edible and ornamental fruits, with bee-friendly flowers, thriving in full sun and rich, well-drained soil; direct sow after last frost once soil warms.
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  • Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Giant Variety
    Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Giant Variety
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    Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds for Giant Pumpkin CultivationThe Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to grow one of the largest pumpkin varieties. Known scientifically as Cucurbita maxima, this climbing pumpkin plant produces...
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    Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Giant Variety
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    Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds for Giant Pumpkin CultivationDiscover the extraordinary potential of Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds, a prized choice for gardeners seeking a large pumpkin variety with impressive yields. This cultivar, Cucurbita maxima, is renowned...
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    Versatile Baby Boo pumpkin seeds for kitchen and decorDiscover Baby Boo pumpkin seeds, perfect for cultivating small edible pumpkin varieties that combine charming ornamental white pumpkins with culinary versatility. These Cucurbita pepo seeds yield compact,...
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    Berrettina Piacentina Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Sweet Firm Flesh
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    Unique Flat Gray Pumpkin with Sweet Firm FleshThe Berrettina Piacentina pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is a distinctive heirloom variety known for its unique flat gray exterior adorned with ribbed, bumpy warts. This ribbed pumpkin variety stands...
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    Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Pepo Halloween Decoration
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    Classic Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin Seeds for HalloweenDiscover the charm of Jack O'Lantern pumpkin seeds, ideal for cultivating iconic Halloween pumpkin decorations. These seeds belong to the species Cucurbita pepo, known for producing large, bright orange...
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    Marina Di Chioggia Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Winter Variety
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    Distinctive Winter Pumpkin Variety With Sweet FleshThe Marina di Chioggia pumpkin is a remarkable heirloom winter pumpkin known for its unique green-grey pumpkin skin and bumpy texture. This Italian pumpkin cultivar produces flat-round fruits with...
  • Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Musquée De Provence Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Musquée De Provence
    Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Musquée De Provence
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    Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds for Heirloom VegetablesDiscover the rich flavor and versatility of organic edible pumpkin seeds from the Musquée de Provence variety, scientifically known as Cucurbita moschata. This heirloom pumpkin variety produces medium-sized, flat-round...
  • Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Waltham Butternut Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Waltham Butternut
    Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Waltham Butternut
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    Organic Edible Pumpkin Seeds for Sweet Orange PumpkinDiscover the rich flavor and versatility of organic edible pumpkin seeds from the Waltham Butternut variety, scientifically known as Cucurbita moschata. This edible pumpkin variety produces a sweet,...
  • Organic Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Rouge Vif D’Etampes Organic Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Rouge Vif D’Etampes
    Organic Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Rouge Vif D’Etampes
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    Organic Pumpkin Seeds for Vibrant Autumn HarvestsDiscover the rich flavor and striking appearance of organic pumpkin seeds from the Rouge vif d’Etampes variety. These heirloom seeds belong to the Cucurbita maxima species, known for producing...
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    Organic Uchiki Kuri Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Vegetable
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    Vibrant Organic Uchiki Kuri Pumpkin SeedsDiscover the charm of Organic Uchiki Kuri Pumpkin Seeds, known for their striking orange-red hue and rich sweetness. This Cucurbita maxima variety, also called the Uchiki Kuri squash or Hokkaido...
  • Ornamental Pumpkin Hubbard Blue Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Large Variety Ornamental Pumpkin Hubbard Blue Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Large Variety
    Ornamental Pumpkin Hubbard Blue Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Large Variety
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    Distinctive Ornamental Pumpkin Hubbard Blue SeedsDiscover the charm of the Ornamental Pumpkin Hubbard Blue, a unique climbing pumpkin plant known for its stunning blue hue and large size. This Cucurbita maxima variety stands out among...
  • Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Sweet Mama F1 Variety Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Sweet Mama F1 Variety
    Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Sweet Mama F1 Variety
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    Attractive Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Sweet MamaDiscover the charm of ornamental pumpkin seeds with the Sweet Mama F1 variety, a remarkable cultivar of Cucurbita maxima. This climbing pumpkin variety is prized for its deep yellow pumpkin...
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    Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Musquee De Provence
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    Distinctive Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds for Autumn HarvestDiscover the charm of ornamental pumpkin seeds with the Musquée de Provence variety, a prized French heirloom pumpkin known for its medium-sized, flat-round fruits featuring deep ribs. This climbing...
  • Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Pepo Baby Bear Variety Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Pepo Baby Bear Variety
    Ornamental Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Pepo Baby Bear Variety
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    Versatile Ornamental Pumpkin for Cooking and DecorationThe ornamental pumpkin Cucurbita pepo Baby Bear variety offers a medium-sized, round winter squash perfect for culinary uses and ornamental purposes. This climbing pumpkin variety produces 6-10 fruits per...
  • Pumpkin Asterix Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Juicy Flavorful Orange Flesh
    Pumpkin Asterix Seeds Cucurbita Moschata Juicy Flavorful Orange Flesh
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    Distinctive Pumpkin Asterix Variety with Leopard PrintThe Pumpkin Asterix (Cucurbita moschata) is a remarkable pumpkin variety known for its striking leopard print skin and vibrant dark orange flesh. This heirloom pumpkin seed produces decorative pumpkin...
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    Unique Vegetable Pumpkin Plant With Edible FruitPumpkin on a stick seeds from Solanum aethiopicum offer an exceptional addition to any vegetable garden or autumn bouquet. This vegetable pumpkin plant grows to about 100 cm in...
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    Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Orange Sun Sweet Hokkaido Variety
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    Orange Sun Pumpkin Seeds for Sweet Hokkaido HarvestDiscover the appealing charm of pumpkin seeds from the Cucurbita maxima species, known as the Orange Sun variety. These sweet Hokkaido pumpkin seeds produce vibrant orange pumpkins with...
  • Red Of Etampes Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Variety Red Of Etampes Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Variety
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    Distinctive Red-Orange Pumpkin Variety For GardensDiscover the Red of Etampes pumpkin seeds, a striking flat pumpkin type known for its vibrant red-orange hue and large, lush leaves. This Cucurbita maxima variety produces long vine pumpkins...
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    Red Of Etampes Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Maxima Vegetable
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    Climbing Red Of Etampes Pumpkin Seeds OverviewDiscover the vibrant charm of Red of Etampes pumpkin seeds, a climbing pumpkin variety known for its striking red-orange fruit and versatile uses. This Cucurbita maxima vegetable thrives in...
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    Spaghetti Pumpkin Seeds Cucurbita Pepo Unique Vegetable Variety
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    Unique Spaghetti Pumpkin Seeds for Vegetable GardensDiscover the charm of spaghetti pumpkin seeds, a distinctive addition to any vegetable garden seeds collection. This Cucurbita pepo variety produces pale yellow, elongated pumpkins measuring 20-25 cm in...
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Warm-season vines for autumn harvests

This collection of Pumpkin Seeds spans classic Cucurbita pepo selections and modern lines, offering forms for carving, baking, and striking ornamental displays. Choices range from vining pumpkins that ramble through open beds to compact bush pumpkin types for tighter spaces. Heirloom pumpkin seeds preserve time-tested shapes and flavors, while hybrid pumpkins focus on uniformity and vigor. From mini pumpkin seeds suited to table décor to giant pumpkin seeds bred for impressive size, the spectrum of rind textures and hues within the cucurbit family is broad. Diverse genetics and staggered bloom times support biodiversity and an extended flowering display across the patch.

Raised from Pumpkin Seeds, these plants are a warm season crop best sown outdoors after the last frost once soil is warm, and grown in Full sun. Bee-attracting blossoms draw pollinating insects in abundance; pumpkin pollination involves distinct male and female flowers, and active visits help ensure reliable fruit set. Options include vining pumpkins for large plots and bush forms for more controlled growth, with choices emphasizing traits such as powdery mildew resistance and strong vines. Whether selected from Cucurbita seeds for carving, pies, or display, Pumpkin Seeds support robust, seasonal growth when given warmth and space.

As fruits mature toward autumn, many types benefit from curing and storage to develop full potential. The edible pumpkin flesh suits pies and baking pumpkins, soups, and roasts, while roasting pumpkin seeds offers another kitchen use. Within this range are jack-o’-lantern pumpkins for festive carving, sugar pumpkin seeds prized for sweet, fine-grained flesh, and versatile winter squash types that store well. Selections span heirloom pumpkin seeds with heritage character through to vigorous hybrids, covering a variety of sizes, from mini to substantial. By combining Pumpkin Seeds with thoughtful variety choice—bush or vining—growers can plan staggered harvests, reliable setting, and a richly biodiverse patch anchored by nectar-rich flowers.

Cucurbita pepo

This navigator lists nearby categories connected to vegetable growing and seed selection. Begin with the parent collection for a broad overview, then move through related groups covering cucurbits, legumes, roots, and seasonal or method-based themes. These links organize choices by plant family, growth habit, and sowing approach, supporting comparisons for warm-season beds and options suited to direct sowing where conditions allow.

Cucurbita pepo

A warm-season member of the cucurbit family, pumpkins thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Direct sow after the last frost when soil is reliably warm; the soil temperature for germination is best from about 21–32°C, so wait until it reaches at least 18–21°C. In short seasons, start indoors ahead of the last frost and transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance. Keep moisture steady at the root zone, mulch to conserve water and limit weeds, and avoid overhead watering to reduce powdery mildew; choose resistant varieties where humidity is high. Allow ample space for vining pumpkins; bush pumpkin types suit tighter beds. In mild climates, an early autumn sowing may be possible.

  • Direct sow pumpkins into pre-warmed soil or under mulch; give generous spacing, with bush types needing less room than trailing vines.
  • Pumpkin pollination involves distinct male and female flowers; if bee activity is low, hand-pollinate in the morning for reliable set.
  • Bee-attracting blossoms support pollinators; avoid broad-spectrum sprays during flowering.
  • Edible pumpkin flesh suits pie and baking pumpkins; cure mature fruits before storage like winter squash, and consider roasting pumpkin seeds.
  • Ornamental appeal ranges from jack-o'-lantern pumpkins to unusual forms; selections span heirloom pumpkin seeds and hybrid pumpkins.

How do you grow pumpkins from seed?

Pumpkin seeds come from a warm-season crop in the cucurbit family and do best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Direct sow pumpkins into warmed ground, planting a few seeds per spot and thinning to the strongest seedling. In short seasons, start indoors ahead of the last frost in small biodegradable pots and transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance. Keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve water and reduce splash. Give vining pumpkins room to ramble; bush pumpkin types stay more compact. Where disease pressure is common, look for powdery mildew resistance.

When should I sow pumpkin seeds outdoors?

Sow pumpkin seeds outdoors after the last frost, once nights are mild and the soil has warmed; cold ground delays sprouting and can lead to rot. In areas with long frost-free periods, stagger sowings for a spread of harvests. If starting indoors, plan to transplant just after the last frost, harden off well, and move plants on a warm, settled day while keeping rootballs intact. Floating covers can speed early growth but should be removed at flowering to allow bee activity and effective pumpkin pollination.

What soil temperature do pumpkin seeds need to germinate?

Germination is most reliable in warmly warmed soil, typically around the low-to-mid 20s °C; cooler conditions slow or reduce sprouting, and near-chilly soils may stall seeds entirely. Pre-warming the seedbed with a dark mulch or cloche helps reach the right soil temperature for germination. Water with tepid, not icy, water and avoid saturating cold soil. Once seedlings emerge, steady warmth and light promote sturdy growth.

Which pumpkins are best for pies and baking?

For pies and baking, choose varieties described as pie pumpkins or culinary winter squash, selected for dense, fine-textured, sweet, and flavorful edible pumpkin flesh. Heirloom pumpkin seeds often yield rich, nuanced flavors, while hybrid pumpkins may offer uniform shape and dependable performance. Carving or jack-o’-lantern pumpkins tend to be more fibrous and milder. Proper maturity, brief curing, and suitable storage can further improve texture and sweetness before roasting or puréeing; seeds from these fruits can also be roasted.

How do you hand-pollinate pumpkins, and are they good for pollinators?

Pumpkin blossoms are bee-attracting blossoms and support pollinators, but hand pollination can boost set in poor weather. Identify male flowers (slender stems) and female flowers (a small fruit at the base). Early in the morning, transfer pollen by gently brushing a male anther onto the female stigma, repeating over several days as new blooms open. To keep seed lines distinct, isolate from other vining pumpkins and related cucurbits or bag flowers after pollination until petals wilt. Consistent moisture and good nutrition help the plant carry developing fruit.

When should I harvest pumpkins for storage?

Harvest when fruits show full varietal color, the rind resists a firm thumbnail press, and the stem has begun to harden and cork. Cut with a short length of stem attached and avoid carrying by the handle. Bring fruit in before hard frost. Curing and storage are key: allow pumpkins to cure in a warm, dry, airy place for about a week or two to toughen skins, then store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot. Storage life varies by type and growing conditions; check fruit periodically and handle gently to prevent bruising.

Information is compiled from supplier specifications, industry references, and grower feedback. Stock is sourced through vetted producers meeting applicable seed quality and plant health regulations and phytosanitary controls. Guidance provided is general and may vary with local conditions, including microclimate, soil, hardiness zone, and hemisphere. Germination times, maturity, and sizing are indicative. For the most accurate directions, refer to product-page instructions and any documentation supplied with the item.

Warm-season vines for autumn harvests

Pumpkin Seeds thrive in warm soil and full sun, producing sprawling vines that set large fruits for late-season harvests. Sow directly after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 18–21°C, or start in biodegradable cells and transplant once nights are reliably mild. Provide fertile, well-drained ground enriched with compost; space plants 90–120 cm apart or in mounds to improve drainage. Water deeply and consistently, avoiding saturated conditions; mulch helps retain moisture and keep fruits clean. Most varieties mature in 90–120 days. Fruits are ready when rinds are hard and the peduncle corks over; cut with a short stem and cure in a warm, airy place for 10–14 days to enhance storage. Pumpkins serve both culinary and decorative purposes, and roasted pepitas offer an additional use from the same crop. For rotation, avoid planting after other cucurbits to reduce pest and disease pressure within the broader Vegetables Seeds category.