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(Cucurbita pepo) 100 days. Connecticut Field Open Pollinated Pumpkin have a flavorful flesh good for canning and processing. The bottom of Connecticut Field is flat so they sit flat and won’t roll over which makes them great for fall decorations.
Planting Instructions for Connecticut Field Pumpkin Seeds
Connecticut Field Pumpkins are a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start heirloom pumpkins indoors 3-4 weeks. before the last frost date in cooler climates or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant or transplant pumpkins to full sun. To direct seed, plant 4-5 pumpkins seeds 1″ deep, 6-8″ apart in a circle at the center of 3′ diameter hills, with a trench around each hill to aid water in reaching the root system. Thin to best 2-3 plants in each hill at the set of true leaves. Or plant Connecticut Field pumpkin seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2-3′ apart. Space rows and hills 6-10′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days in soil 65-85°F. Keep soil just damp during germination, or seeds may rot. Harvest heirloom pumpkins when the rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 3-4″ stem on when cutting from the plant for longer storage.
FAQ:
How long does it take Connecticut Field Pumpkins to mature?
Connecticut Field Pumpkins mature in approximately 100 days.
What are the characteristics of Connecticut Field Pumpkins?
These pumpkins have flavorful flesh ideal for canning and processing. They have a flat bottom, making them stable for fall decorations and preventing them from rolling over.
How should Connecticut Field Pumpkin seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost in cooler climates or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Plant 4-5 seeds 1 inch deep, 6-8 inches apart in a 3-foot-diameter hill. Thin to the best 2-3 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, sow seeds in rows spaced 2-3 feet apart, with rows or hills 6-10 feet apart.
When should Connecticut Field Pumpkins be harvested?
Harvest when the rind has hardened, and a fingernail requires pressure to pierce it. Leave a 3-4 inch stem on the pumpkin when cutting it from the vine to extend storage life.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Connecticut Field Pumpkins?
They thrive in full sun and require soil temperatures of 65-85°F for germination, which typically occurs in 5-10 days. Keep the soil just damp during germination to prevent seeds from rotting.
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