PUMPKIN ‘Jap’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Popular heirloom variety known for its mottled green and grey skin with rich, sweet orange flesh.
- Excellent for roasting, soups, and baking, with a dense, creamy texture.
- Produces medium to large-sized fruits weighing around 3 – 5 kg.
- Highly productive vining plant, ideal for home gardens and market growers.
- Disease-resistant and well-suited for various growing conditions.
- Vigorous trailing vines requiring ample space for growth.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, vining pumpkin
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – December
- Subtropical: August – January
- Tropical: April – August
- Cool: October – December
- Arid: August – December
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; prepare with compost
- Spacing: 1 – 1.5 meters between plants
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development.
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest when the skin hardens and fruit sounds hollow when tapped.
Harvest:
100 – 120 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions and intended use.
