Description
Wherever did this 6-10lb pumpkin get its name from? Well, it resembles a cheese wheel with its tan colored skin! Inside is deep orange and moderately sweet.
Pumpkin – Long Island Cheese – Cucurbita moschata
Soil & Water: Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. The plants require heavy, even water for best development. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil. Place a board underneath the fruit to help prevent rotting.
Harvesting & Storage: For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4″-6″ of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks.
Soil Temperature: 70-90F
Planting Depth: 1/2-1″
Germination: 6-18 Days
Height At Maturity: 18-24″
Days To Maturity: 108 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 2-4′
Approx Seeds per Pack: 10
Product image(s) via: Seeds for Generations
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