Apple Pumpkin Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Apple Pumpkin is a unique heirloom-style pumpkin variety known for its small, round, apple-shaped fruits and smooth orange skin. It is well suited to home gardens, vegetable plots, and ornamental fall displays. The plant is a vigorous spreading vine that thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produces multiple fruits per plant. Its compact pumpkin size makes it ideal for decoration, cooking, and seasonal market use.

Features

• Heirloom-style small round pumpkin variety
• Produces apple-shaped orange fruits
• Ideal for ornamental and culinary use
• Vigorous spreading vine growth habit
• Suitable for home gardens and seasonal displays
• Performs well in warm climates
• High-yielding and easy to grow

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Common Name (US): Apple Pumpkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental Pumpkin Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March–May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 70–95°F (21–35°C) in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to heavy watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: Vine length 6–10 feet or more
• Plant Spacing: 3–5 feet apart