Black Pumpkin Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Black pumpkin is a warm-season vining plant grown for its dark-colored fruits and vigorous growth habit. The plant produces long, spreading vines that require ample space and performs well in warm climates with consistent sunlight. It adapts to garden beds and open growing areas, thriving in fertile, well-drained soil. Black pumpkin establishes steadily and produces mature fruits during the late growing season under suitable growing conditions.

Features

• Vigorous vining growth suitable for open garden spaces
• Adapted to warm-season cultivation
• Produces pumpkin fruits with dark-colored skin
• Suitable for garden beds and field planting
• Requires full sunlight and adequate growing space

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita spp.
• Common Name (US): Pumpkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Dark skin pumpkin variety
• Growth Habit: Spreading vine
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: April–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil (18–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; consistent moisture required
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 3–6 m
• Plant Spacing: 90–150 cm