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pumpkin 'Jack o'Lantern' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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pumpkin 'Jack o'Lantern'

Cucurbita pepo 'Jack o' Lantern'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cucurbita
Family: Cucurbitaceae

About this plant

A well-known, ornamental pumpkin cultivar, producing orange-skinned, spherical pumpkins that are typically grown for halloween decorations. The pumpkins are late ripening and while the flesh is edible and can be used for soups, the flavour is mediocre. They usually weigh around 3 kg (7 lbs).

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture retentive but well drained, acidic to neutral soil in full sun. Sow indoors March to May in good quality seed compost. Sow the seeds on their side 1cm deep and maintain a constant temperature of 18-21C. Feed regularly with a high potassium fertiliser when the first fruits start to swell. See cucurbit cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring and keep at 18-21ºC (65-70ºF) to germinate

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years